THE AFTERMATH: Drake Maye's 'SUPERHERO SWITCH' costs Patriots in season-opening loss to Seahawks

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a tough, TOUGH loss for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in the opening game of the 2026 NFL season. New England, driving with a chance to win or at least tie in the final seconds, lost on Drake Maye’s third interception of the game in the end zone. The guys debate what to make of the QB’s performance and discuss a rough night for the team’s receivers, including A.J. Brown, who left the game and didn’t return with an injury.

0:00- Were the Patriots ‘victimized’ by Drake Maye trying to put on the superhero cape vs. Seattle?

13:50- A.J. Brown leaves the game with an apparent ankle injury and was seen wearing a walking boot in the locker room after the game

15:00- Reacting to a very rough night for Romeo Doubs in his Patriots debut

18:50- Is the lack of defensive pass rush already showing itself to be a fatal flaw for this team?

21:50- Tom, Phil, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley react to Maye’s performance and his teammates' postgame reaction to it during Postgame Live

28:00- The Postgame Live crew discuss A.J. Brown’s injury immediately following the loss

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