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Patriots-Jaguars Stock Watch: Drake Maye shines; run defense fails originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots are in the midst of their worst losing streak in more than 30 years.
They lost their sixth consecutive game Sunday with a 32-16 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The last time New England lost six or more games in a row was 1993 — Drew Bledsoe’s rookie campaign.
Like the Patriots, the Jaguars also had a 1-5 record entering the Week 7 matchup at Wembley Stadium. After a strong start that saw them take a 10-0 lead, the Patriots completely fell apart on both sides of the ball as the Jaguars scored 25 unanswered points, which included a 96-yard punt return touchdown in the second quarter. Jacksonville won the game with its rushing attack, even though starting running back Travis Etienne Jr. didn’t play due to injury.
What was most concerning about the Patriots’ performance against the Jaguars? What were the positives?
Here’s a look at NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider Phil Perry’s “Stock Up” and “Stock Down” selections for Week 7, which you can watch in the video player above.
Stock Up
Drake Maye threw for 276 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions against the Jaguars in Week 7.
Drake Maye, quarterback
Maye became just the second quarterback since the NFL/AFL merger ever to throw for 500-plus yards and at least five touchdowns in his first two starts, joining Dan Marino.
Perry: “Drake Maye completed 70 percent of his passes and threw two more touchdowns. He now has five on the season and had no turnovers against Jacksonville. That’s a step in the right direction after a three-turnover day in Week 6 against the Texans.”
Hunter Henry, tight end
The veteran tight end has been a dependable pass-catcher for young quarterbacks such as Justin Herbert, Mac Jones and now Drake Maye in recent seasons.
Perry: “Maye’s most reliable target, Hunter Henry, he’s deserving of a stock up nod as well. He led the team with eight catches on nine…
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Publish date : 2024-10-21 20:47:58
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