Patriots coach Mike Vrabel pointed to quarterback Drake Maye’s turnovers as the difference in the loss to the Seahawks.
“You can’t throw three interceptions. Drake knows that,” Vrabel said.
The Patriots lost the game 13-10 and lost the turnover battle 3-0, as all three turnovers in the game were interceptions by Maye. Given that, it’s no wonder the Patriots lost: Last season, teams that were minus-3 or worse in shooting margin went 3-38.
“We can’t turn the ball over and we have to create more turnovers,” Vrabel said. “There are some things we have to eliminate to make you win in this league.”
The Patriots’ loss was sealed when Maye threw an interception in the end zone with 21 seconds left. Vrabel defended the decision to try to kick the game-winner instead of settling for a game-tying field goal, but he admitted the throw wasn’t what the Patriots wanted.
“We’re trying to be aggressive and win the football game, but not reckless,” Vrabel said. “It’s never just about one guy. I think everybody knows that.”
It’s not about one guy, but the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks was largely down to one guy: Maye wasn’t good enough.