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Bill Simmons, Dave Portnoy, others ripped Drake Maye’s ‘nightmare’ performance

"When it comes to Drake Maye, did it change my perception? No, because my perception is that I've never been sold on him.” The post Bill Simmons, Dave Portnoy, others ripped Drake Maye’s...

Mike Vrabel's biggest threat in 2026 might be the man in the mirror

Head coach Mike Vrabel did an outstanding job in 2025, but will he be able to deal with all the added pressure and off-the-field narratives this season?

Lan Larison, Mitch Wishnowsky revert to Patriots’ practice squad following season opener

Lan Larison and Mitch Wishnowsky reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Thursday after having a hand in the 2026 season opener. The running back and punter served as standard...

A.J. Brown to miss ‘at least' four weeks with high ankle sprain: Report

A.J. Brown’s Patriots debut was cut short when he suffered an ankle injury early in the third quarter of the team’s season-opening loss in Seattle. Now, he’s due to miss out on the next month of...

3 things that mattered more than the final score in Patriots' loss to the Seahawks

The Patriots took another beating by the Seahawks in Week 1, but there are a few silver linings to another brutal loss.

Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 9/10

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Raiders could copy Patriots plan for rookie Drake Maye with Fernando Mendoza

This plan the Patriots used would make sense for the Raiders to copy.

Drake Maye’s Latest Collapse Raises Major Questions for Patriots

Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the Patriots' final three drives as New England blew a 10-0 lead against the Seahawks.

Patriots rookie might make a bigger special teams impact than initially predicted

This Patriots rookie could make more of an impact than initially expected.

Remembering the Tom Brady Deflategate suspension, 10 years later

Humans, in many ways, are difficult — if not impossible — to figure out. In fact, for as long as humans have existed on this planet, the species has dedicated a significant amount of time on...

Patriots and Seahawks overreactions: From Drake Maye and Drew Lock, to Will Campbell and Jadarian Price

Drake Maye struggled with three fourth-quarter interceptions as Drew Lock stepped in for an injured Sam Darnold to rally the Seahawks past the Patriots in the NFL Kickoff Game

Drake Maye stats in last 5 games: Latest brutal loss vs. Seahawks shows concerning trend for Patriots QB

Maye is has looked like one of sport's best quarterbacks at times. That hasn't stopped him from struggling in matchups against the upper crust of NFL franchises, though.

Four ways Drake Maye, Patriots offense can survive A.J. Brown's ankle injury

A.J. Brown, the Patriots' prized wide receiver acquisition of the offseason, had a major early impact in his first game with the team, but he will now miss time after suffering an ankle injury.

3 silver linings from the Patriots’ crushing loss to the Seahawks

The Patriots got key contributions from a pair of rookies, and the offense looked much more competitive than last year. The post 3 silver linings from the Patriots’ crushing loss to the Seahawks...

Sources: Patriots WR Brown believed to have high ankle sprain

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, who left Wednesday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks because of an injury, is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain, sources told NFL Network's Ian...

Maye Day: How Drake Maye's disastrous fourth quarter 'cost' Patriots their redemption game

Maye's impatience and bad decision-making helped unravel New England's lead against the defending Super Bowl champions

Romeo Doubs couldn't have had a worse excuse for his frustrating Patriots' debut

Romeo Doubs' first game with the Patriots couldn't have gone worse in more ways than one.

Fan Notes from the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks

We all know Overreaction Monday. Welcome to Overreaction Thursday. And if you think Overreaction Monday is bad, you might want to hole up somewhere without internet for a while. I’m going to do my...

A.J. Brown injury update sends Patriots into possible crisis mode at wide receiver

A.J. Brown avoided a fracture, but his high-ankle sprain leaves Drake Maye and the Patriots dangerously thin at wide receiver.

Patriots News: Maye learns hard way, patience is a virtue

TEAM TALK Post Game Notes and stats: Patriots open in prime time for the 12th time, TE Eli Raridon’s first reception goes for a TD, Pats had 11 rookies on opening day roster, Andy Borregales has...

Patriots should target former Giants WR in free agency after A.J. Brown injury

The New England Patriots are set to be without A.J. Brown for some time after he suffered an injury in Week 1. That should lead to New England targeting a former Giants wide receiver in free agency.

A.J. Brown injury update: Patriots WR dealing with high-ankle sprain

The New England Patriots will be without their No. 1 wide receiver for the foreseeable future. A.J. Brown, who exited Wednesday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter, is believed to...

We now know what injury Patriots' AJ Brown is dealing with

This update is some unfortunate news for the Patriots new WR.

Romeo Doubs vows to be better after disappointing Patriots debut

Maybe Romeo Doubs just wanted to get his annual no-catch game out of the way early. The New England Patriots wide receiver, who arrived in the offseason via a four-year, $68 million free agency...

Robert Kraft Elected to Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Patriots Chairman and CEO recognized for decades of leadership that helped reshape the NFL's media landscape.

Seahawks edge Patriots in Super Bowl rematch, but Sam Darnold injured; Texas vs. Ohio State preview

Plus, our Week 1 QB Power Rankings have been unveiled

5 winners (and just as many losers) from Patriots’ self-inflicted Week 1 loss

The Patriots blew a 10-point lead in a self-inflicted Week 1 loss to the Seahawks. Here are five winners and five losers from a frustrating night.

Christian Gonzalez reacts to record-breaking contract extension: ‘I love Boston’

Gonzalez said he loves the Patriots and New England is where he wants to be. The post Christian Gonzalez reacts to record-breaking contract extension: ‘I love Boston’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots Stock Watch: Maye's final INT was one of the most costly in years

The margin for error for the Patriots is slimmer this season. They know it. You know it.  The increased difficulty of their schedule will thrust Mike Vrabel’s team into the kinds of games during...

Patriots express confidence in Drake Maye after Seahawks loss

The New England Patriots see Drake Maye as the face of their franchise. On Wednesday night, he was relegated to being the face of their defeat. Going up against the same Seattle Seahawks team that...

Romeo Doubs ‘just wasn't locked in' during awful Patriots debut

The New England Patriots acquired A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs in the offseason as shiny new weapons for Drake Maye. Both wideouts had nightmare debuts during Wednesday’s season opener in Seattle....

One more reason Drake Maye should be the face of the NFL

Drake Maye is proving greatness requires difficult choices.

It’s not that the Patriots lost to the Seahawks, it’s the way that they lost that stings

Let us count the regrets, of which there are a few. The post It’s not that the Patriots lost to the Seahawks, it’s the way that they lost that stings appeared first on Boston.com.

‘I lost patience’: How Drake Maye’s decision-making cost the Patriots the season opener

"I think we had a good plan to try to start chipping away and be patient, and I lost patience and costed us." The post ‘I lost patience’: How Drake Maye’s decision-making cost the Patriots the...

A.J. Brown’s injury exposes Patriots’ biggest offensive problem in crushing Seahawks loss

A.J. Brown's early exit left Drake Maye without his biggest weapon.

Romeo Doubs had a debut to forget for Patriots after brutal dropped pass

"I just wasn't locked in enough. That's all. I mean, the video speaks for itself.” The post Romeo Doubs had a debut to forget for Patriots after brutal dropped pass appeared first on Boston.com.

10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Seahawks

The New England Patriots lost their season opener in Seattle on Wednesday night, and the defeat was somehow worse than anyone could have predicted. The Patriots jumped to a 10-0 lead in the third...

Drake Maye needs to drop this Mac Jones trait before the Patriots' season is lost

The Patriots' quarterback would be fair to blame for their Week 1 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.

Trading Kayshon Boutte has already come back to bite the Patriots hard

The Patriots may have felt they needed to trade Kayshon Boutte at the time, but after just one game, it's looking like an even worse decision.

6 winners and losers from Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks

The New England Patriots dropped their season opener Wednesday night with a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the Patriots’ Week...

Maye faults self for costly INTs, calls play in Pats' loss 'unacceptable'

Drake Maye called his 3-interception performance "unacceptable" in a 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seahawks, noting he "lost patience and it cost us."

Seahawks QB Darnold set for MRI but 'great news' so far on hip injury

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of the season opener against the Patriots after suffering a hip injury on the opening drive.

Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Seahawks in Week 1

The Patriots dropped their season-opener to the Seahawks in a 13-10 loss in Seattle on Wednesday night.

Drake Maye’s three interceptions prove costly in Patriots’ season-opening loss

As the New England Patriots fell 13-10 in their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday night at Lumen Field, quarterback Drake Maye watched a 10-point halftime lead slip away in the...

Game Notes: Patriots Open on Primetime for the 12th Time

Game notes and stats from the Patriots' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Seahawks' D sparks opening win over Pats after Darnold injury

In a Super Bowl LX rematch, the Seahawks kicked off the NFL season with a win but lost QB Sam Darnold to a hip injury.

Patriots vs. Seahawks overreactions: Seattle doesn't need Sam Darnold, WRs doom Drake Maye again and more

The Patriots and Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL regular-season in a rematch of Super Bowl 60 and provided plenty of fodder to make questionable rash judgments in Week 1.

Mike Vrabel gives honest assessment about Drake Maye’s ‘reckless’ final drive that cost Patriots

Maye's late-game decision-making may have costed the Patriots a Week 1 win. Here's what Mike Vrabel had to say about it.

Brown hobbles off with ankle injury, later ruled out in Patriots debut

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.

'It's unacceptable': How Drake Maye's three-INT day doomed Patriots in season opener

Here's how Maye blew the season opener in Seattle.

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