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NFL world calls out Patriots QB's 'unsettlingly sloppy start to the season'

By · Published September 20, 2026  21:33 UTC · Updated September 20, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: NFL world calls out Patriots QB's 'unsettlingly sloppy start to the season'
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Four games into the season, the Patriots' offense is struggling. The team's defense is bracing for a potentially tough challenge against Drake Maye, who has failed to impress in his first two starts.

According to CBS Sports, Maye's performance in Week 2 was marked by a lack of touchdowns, with the Patriots ultimately winning the game.

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What is Drake Maye's performance like so far this season?

Maye has failed to impress in his first two starts, with a lack of touchdowns in Week 2.

What is the Patriots' next challenge?

The team will face a potentially tough challenge against Drake Maye.

What does the team's decision to sign Hollins mean?

The team's decision to sign Hollins may have sent the wrong message, according to Boston Sports Journal's Bedard.

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