Infamous Jerod Mayo is back again with his blame game after yet another Patriots loss. It feels like the first-year coach can’t seem to keep himself from talking negatively about his players. On the day when his rookie QB Drake Maye was probably their only positive. Mayo decided to point out one mistake that, in his opinion, changed the complexion of the game.

Pointing out the 22-year-old’s interception against the Bills, Mayo said, “It was a bad throw, but at the same time, you have a receiver in the end zone getting de-cleated as the football’s in the air, and nothing happened.” So, let’s break it down for you to understand what actually happened that led to Maye’s 7th straight game with an interception. Only 1:58 minutes remained in the third quarter as the Pats went looking for a first down within the Bills 16.

Now, Maye, who tried to find TE Austin Hopper, was running a different route. This led to Bills defensive back Cam Lewis pulling off an interception that probably changed the game’s momentum. Well, the next mistake was even more costly as it confirmed the Patriots’ fate on Sunday. The Pats were on their 12 with more than 10 minutes of the game remaining. All they needed was a second and 8 to keep the score moving. However, Maye ended up throwing a wayward pass that somehow made its way to Rhamondre Stevenson.

Well, here’s the problem. Maye’s pass didn’t stick into his hands, and he ended up fumbling it. And the Bills pounced on that opportunity as their CB Taron Johnson recovered it for a TD to give them a 24-14 lead. Although Stevenson must be partly blamed for his fumble, Maye didn’t allow it: “I’ve got to get back and maybe try to make it forward. But tough play of Stevenson to catch it and get blown up. So I’ve either got to throw it at somebody’s feet or do something different.” Now, Maye didn’t just own up to his turnovers on Sunday. He also admitted his fault for the defeat while defending his coaches.

Drake Maye blames himself for the Patriots loss in Buffalo

Looking at Maye’s number, you could probably say he is trying really hard to help the Patriots in his rookie season. This year’s No.3 overall pick completed 22 of his 36 passes for 261 yards. Now, what made his game in Buffalo this week more special is that? The Pats rookie threw two early TDs that gave his team a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. However, those two costly turnovers in the second half ended up proving to be a fatal blow to the Pats’ hopes of winning in Buffalo.

Well, Maye didn’t mince his words or try to save himself from the criticism. And instead expressed, “It’s on me. I’ve got to be better. At some point down there. It’s a reflection of the quarterback. I think it’s starting to come that way down in the red zone. I’ve got to be better, do more, make better throws and give our guys chances because they’re playing their b—- off.” Unlike Mayo, who continues to throw his players under the bus, his rookie QB stood up for his teammates.

And he didn’t just praise his teammates’ workload. He also tried to shut down any critics around Mayo and Alex Van Pelt’s job security, “I think it’s some B.S. to be quite honest. Coach Mayo, like I said, we’ve got his back, and he’s coached us hard. AVP’s been calling great the past weeks. We’re just plays away, and it’s basically me turning the football over.” Whatever Maye had to say about his coach, the results need to be there. And right now, it isn’t happening. But sooner or later, it needs to happen. Otherwise, the Pats may have to make a change either this season or next year.