New England lost 35-6 to Jacksonville on Sept. 27 after Drake Maye fumbled and threw two interceptions. The Patriots scored no touchdowns; Trevor Lawrence’s third-and-17 TD pass to Parker Washington helped put the game out of reach.
Late in the first quarter, Maye lost the ball as he tried to throw deep to Kyle Williams; Jacksonville defensive lineman DaVon Hamilton recovered it. The Patriots had been near field-goal range, but Jacksonville scored 10 plays later. Trailing 14-3 late in the second quarter, New England reached the Jaguars’ 2-yard line, where Travis Hunter intercepted Maye on third down. A missed field goal in the third quarter left the Patriots scoreless from those opportunities.
After Jacksonville’s third touchdown, Maye’s second interception nearly became a pick-six; Maye prevented the return, but the Jaguars scored on the next play to lead 28-3. Early in the fourth quarter, Mack Hollins was flagged for taunting after a 9-yard catch on third-and-10, forcing a field-goal attempt instead of a possible fourth-and-1.
