From Newsweek · Andrew Gould · · 50s
Drake Maye calls Week 1 loss 'tough' for Patriots
Patriots QB Drake Maye says extra time after Week 1 loss makes it harder to bounce back quickly
In brief
Patriots QB Drake Maye says extra time after Week 1 loss makes it harder to bounce back quickly Maye needs to fix early-game mistakes fast to avoid losing momentum Originally reported by Newsweek.
Week 1 loss
Patriots lost 13-10 after Maye threw three late interceptions in Week 1.
“It's tough. You have a lot of time to think about it”
Extra time to reflect
Maye said the Patriots have four days to process the loss instead of the usual 24 hours.
“This time it was Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and we got in there on Sunday”
Quick fixes needed
Maye stressed fixing early-game mistakes fast because they don't win games.
“You realize it's Week 1, but at the same time, you have to fix these things quick and in a hurry”
Week 1 history
Patriots lost Week 1 last season but still won an AFC title.
“They also lost last season's Week 1 contest before finishing 14-3 and winning an AFC title”
Next game
Patriots play Steelers at home on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
What matters most
Maye needs to fix early-game mistakes fast to avoid losing momentum
