Let’s be real – the Tennessee Titans have been having a rough go lately. And by rough, I mean the kind of season that makes fans want to hide under their lucky blankets and pretend it’s just a bad dream. Picture this: a team that’s been stumbling through the season with a painful 1-6 record, looking about as comfortable at home as a cat in a bathtub (that’s 0-3 for those keeping score).

Behind this tough loss, there’s a strong playing for Patriots’ Drake Maye. Head Coach Jerod Mayo spoke about him during a Los Talks Pats podcast. Carlos Talks Pats shared the interview on X, where Jerod highlighted Drake’s skills: “He’s gonna do whatever it takes to help the team win…” and praised Drake’s competitiveness, heart, and overall consistency.

Definitely, Drake Maye was packed with potential and abilities, but there is a lot more he needs to cover for smooth games in the future. Drake Maye has definitely stirred up some excitement for the New England Patriots, but the rookie quarterback is well aware that he still has a lot to learn in the NFL. As he gears up for a game against the Chicago Bears, where he’ll face off against top draft pick Caleb Williams, Maye shared his thoughts on what he needs to work on after his first four games.

Maye said at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday that “the biggest thing” for him is that he “got to protect the football“. He also felt he could improve his decision-making, ensure “ball security in the pocket“, and manage the game clock in his mind. Picking the right plays is super important too, per the QB.

In the last month, Maye has really stood out on the field, particularly with his running skills. Not only did he accumulate 209 yards, and score a touchdown on 21 carries, he averaged a solid 10 yards per run. And even though that’s impressive enough of the rookie QB, he even contributed to 13 of the Patriots’ 21 touchdowns.

Additionally, Maye passed for 770 yards and 6 touchdowns, with a completion rate of 65.6%. That being said, his passing game has had some issues with turnovers that need addressing. Now that we’ve touched on Maye’s accomplishments and drawbacks so far, it’s time to break down those epic fumbles from Sunday’s game!

What went wrong for Drake Maye in overtime?

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye had an impressive moment against Tennessee just before the Eastern time clock hit zero, but it ultimately didn’t change the outcome.

Maye fumbled the ball right at the end, and Rhamondre Stevenson managed to grab it and score a touchdown, tying the game at 17-17 and pushing it into overtime. In overtime, Tennessee’s offense wasted no time, driving down the field to kick a field goal and take a 20-17 lead. As the Patriots tried to respond, Maye threw an interception that sealed the game, giving Tennessee the win at 20-17.

Maye also had two fumbles, with the second one happening deep in Patriots territory, which was key to Tennessee’s final touchdown. It’s worth noting that both teams were struggling, racking up a total of 18 penalties and a lot of questionable plays. In the end, Tennessee managed to secure the win, improving their record to 2-6, while the Patriots fell to 2-7.

The main takeaway is that while the head coach has highlighted Maye’s abilities, the real test will be whether he can address and overcome his flaws in the upcoming game vs the Bears.