Drake Maye's Start Marks New Era for Patriots Amid Loss to Texans
Drake Maye: A Glimpse of Potential
FOXBORO -- Drake Maye made his first career start, but the results were the same for the New England Patriots in their Week 6 clash with the Houston Texans. The Patriots lost their fifth straight game, 41-21, to fall to 1-5 on the season.
Despite the loss, there were a lot of signs of hope for the future as Maye threw three touchdown passes (giving him the team-lead for the season) and the Patriots scored more points on Sunday than they had in any of their previous five games.
Challenges Ahead for the Patriots
- The Texans found the end zone on each of their first two possessions.
- Houston capitalized on three second-half turnovers by the Patriots to score 17 points.
- C.J. Stroud of the Texans also threw three touchdown passes.
New England turned the ball over four times overall: two interceptions and a fumble by Maye, and a fumble by tight end Austin Hooper.
The Patriots' run game was also non-existent without Rhamondre Stevenson, as they averaged just 3.2 yards on 26 carries for a total of 82 rushing yards. Maye's performance, although overshadowed by the loss, offers hope for a brighter path forward.
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