# Drake Maye's 2026 Collapse

> Drake Maye throws six interceptions in three games, dropping from MVP-level play to alarming regression.
- Title: Drake Maye's 2026 Collapse · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Drake Maye throws six interceptions in three games, dropping from MVP-level play to alarming regression. Drake Maye's 2026 season shows a sharp decline from…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-drake-maye-interceptions-2026-season-collapse
- Published: 2026-09-27T22:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: drake maye, patriots, nfl, quarterback, interceptions, 2026 season, super bowl, trevor lawrence, mitchell trubisky, passer rating, sports
## Drake Maye's 2026 Start
Drake Maye throws six interceptions in three games, dropping from 72.0% completion to 63.8%.
## 2026 Performance Drop
Maye's yards per attempt fell from 8.9 to 7.3, and his passer rating dropped from 113.5 to 58.6.
## Recent Interceptions
Maye threw two interceptions against Jacksonville in a 35-6 loss, adding to three fourth-quarter picks.
## Seattle Game Collapse
Maye was 17 of 22 with a TD before three quarters imploded, leading to a 105.7 passer rating.
## 2025 vs. 2026 Comparison
Maye's 2025 season showed 61.8% deep throws and 3.5% turnover-worthy plays, a stark contrast to 2026.
## Historical Context
Maye's 2025 performance was more convincing than most, with a 3.5% turnover rate and 61.8% deep throws.
## QB Regression Patterns
Mitchell Trubisky and Blake Bortles regressed after strong Year 2 performances, with Maye now in similar territory.
## Lamar Jackson's Path
Lamar Jackson rebounded from a 2023 drop to an MVP level in 2024, offering hope for Maye.
## Maye's Current Struggle
Maye looks less settled, more hesitant, and more willing to force throws when the first answer isn't there.
## Patriots' Options
The Patriots can improve protection, get A.J. Brown back, and adjust their schedule to help Maye.
## The Question
Maye has 14 games left to answer whether he's Trevor Lawrence or Mitchell Trubisky.
## Key takeaway

Drake Maye's 2026 season shows a sharp decline from his 2025 MVP performance with six interceptions in three games.