Patriots Evaluate Drake Maye Workload After Raiders Loss

The New England Patriots are evaluating the workload and responsibilities of quarterback Drake Maye following a 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged that Maye might be burdened with too much complexity in the offense, emphasizing the need for Maye to be precise rather than perfect, and signaling potential adjustments to simplify the game plan. Despite Maye's solid statistics, his performance showed signs of shakiness and missed opportunities, leading to calls for improving the running game to open up offensive options. On the other side, the Raiders secured a significant road win, led by veteran quarterback Geno Smith's strong performance, which helped to steady the team and showcased improvements in their defense. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll praised Smith's consistency and the defense's disciplined play, framing the victory as a positive start to their season and a step toward changing narratives about their road performance. Both teams are looking to build on these early performances as the season progresses.