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Drake Maye has to step up – but not how you might think | Opinion

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye aims to recover in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers following a challenging start to the 2026 season. New England dropped its opening matchup 13-10 against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl LX, a contest in which Maye was intercepted three times.

The defeat brought Maye to 22 total career starts under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

J. Brown, who sustained a high ankle sprain during the opener and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.

As McDaniels works to adapt the offensive game plan to opposing defenses, New England enters the home contest against Pittsburgh viewing the matchup as an essential opportunity to stabilize its early campaign.