Jaguars Rout Patriots 35-6 in NFL Week 3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday. Drake Maye turned the ball over three times and was replaced by Tommy DeVito in the fourth quarter.
- 7 turnovers through three games give Maye the most in the NFL.
- 317 yards of total offense and two field goals were all New England managed.
- Jacksonville's defense held the Patriots scoreless in the end zone all game.
- Trevor Lawrence threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns against New England's defense.
Why it matters: The loss raises questions about Maye's performance and the team's ability to compete. New England went 9-0 on the road last season but is already 0-2 away from home this year.
- Maye's fumble in the first quarter led directly to Jacksonville's opening touchdown.
- Travis Hunter's end-zone interception erased New England's best scoring chance before halftime.
How 6 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage agrees on the facts but differs on how much of the problem belongs to Maye versus the coaching staff and supporting cast.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center focuses on fan reaction and the on-field sequence of turnovers, framing the game as a humiliating collapse that tested supporter patience with Maye.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames this as an emerging existential problem for the franchise, arguing Maye is not seeing the field, is pressing under pressure, and that sloppy play reflects poorly on coaching.
What’s next: New England faces Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo next week.
- Coach Mike Vrabel faces pressure to address discipline issues and turnover problems.
- Will the Patriots keep Maye as the starter through continued struggles, or adjust the approach?
- How much does the absence of A.J. Brown explain the offense's limitations?