Jerod Mayo says Patriots defense let Drake Maye down in first start

In the Patriots’ loss to the Texans, rookie quarterback Drake Maye showed poise but the team struggled with penalties and turnovers, allowing the most points since 2021. Defensive lapses led to long runs by Houston’s Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, while quarterback CJ Stroud had a solid performance with three touchdowns. Despite some promising offensive moments, the Patriots were unable to overcome their defensive shortcomings and fell behind early in the game.

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