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PatriotsDrake Maye Acknowledges Sack Issue During MVP-Caliber Season

Maye’s admission of self-inflicted sacks prompts targeted practice fixes.

Overview

  • Maye said many of his 34 sacks through nine games have been his fault for holding the ball, not solely the offensive line’s.
  • Film and metric reviews indicate only about 11 of those sacks were charged to offensive linemen, with a pressure-to-sack rate near 27.4%.
  • New England is 7-2 with Maye leading the NFL in completion rate at roughly 74.1% and topping CPOE, reinforcing active MVP chatter.
  • Coaches and teammates described focused drills and film work to reduce hits without curbing Maye’s off‑script playmaking.
  • Analysts highlight Maye’s downfield efficiency, including 32 gains of 20+ yards and 19 completions of 20+ air yards, as central to the offense’s surge.