Drake Maye's first NFL start did not go as planned. Multiple outlets reported that the Patriots quarterback struggled significantly in New England's season-opening loss to the Seahawks, with the game decided by his late-game miscues.

All three of the Patriots' fourth-quarter drives ended in interceptions, per Yahoo Sports. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky criticized Maye's performance, characterizing the quarterback as "immature." SB Nation's Jarrett Bailey noted that Maye's struggles came despite favorable circumstances—the Seahawks' Sam Darnold left the game early with a hip injury, and Seattle remained scoreless until late in the third quarter.

Maye acknowledged the poor performance after the game. Per Yahoo Sports, the former North Carolina quarterback called the game-sealing interception "unacceptable" and vowed to improve following the rough Week 1 outing. The dramatic final quarter, which featured multiple late interceptions, drew attention from broadcasters, with Kevin Harlan's booth reaction to the game-deciding pick noted by Awful Announcing.