LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Drake Maye accomplished 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a landing for New England within the Patriots’ 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday evening within the preseason finale.
Maye, the rookie from North Carolina battling Jacoby Brissett for the beginning job, made a great case, whereas the offensive line made it clear why first-year coach Jerod Mayo won’t need to throw him in instantly.
Brissett began the primary collection, and was sacked arduous by defensive lineman Okay.J. Henry. Brissett completed the collection, however left after that and the Patriots listed him as having a proper shoulder harm.
Mayo stated that Brissett would have been in a position to proceed enjoying had it been a regular-season sport, and he can be evaluated once more Monday.
Maye then completed the primary half, throwing an 18-yard scoring cross to Kevin Harris. The Patriots completed the preseason 1-2.
Mayo appeared to tip his hand on the upcoming quarterback choice when requested if he would enable Maye to again up Brissett if Brissett wins the beginning job.
“I want to sit right here and say 100%, he’s our second-best quarterback on our roster proper now,” Mayo stated about Maye. “I’m undecided till I watch the movie.”
Maye bought little assist from his offensive line, which was flagged eight occasions within the first half for false begin, holding or unlawful formation. At one level, Maye’s shoe flew off as a result of he was stepped on so arduous by left guard Sidy Sow. Brissett’s harm got here on a play the place two blockers bumped into one another.
That would affect Mayo’s choice, notably on condition that Washington didn’t play any of its starters on both facet of the ball. Maye stated he’s up for a Week 1 begin if referred to as upon.
“I believe I’m prepared for no matter this soccer workforce asks of me,” stated Maye, the No. 3 total draft choose.
Mayo stated he was sad with the “undisciplined soccer” the road performed, and added that the workforce can be aggressive in enhancing over the following week.
“Our job is to all the time search for higher gamers,” Mayo stated. “We’ll be very energetic on the waiver wire. There can be some good soccer gamers on the market on the road, and we’ll attempt to get this workforce higher.”
Commanders coach Dan Quinn, in the meantime, was content material to expire the clock on the preseason, with quarterback Jayden Daniels among the many 34 gamers sitting out Sunday.
Martavis Bryant caught a landing cross with 3:06 left to seal the victory for the Commanders (1-2).
D-line intrigue
The Commanders could have robust selections to make at defensive deal with, notably after a pair of robust performances in opposition to the Patriots.
Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne would be the starters, and rookie Johnny Newton is assured of a spot. On Sunday evening, Phidarian Mathis and John Ridgeway each made robust closing statements within the push to make the 53-man roster when it’s introduced Tuesday.
“I actually felt his vitality,” Quinn stated about Mathis. “The blokes did, too. So it was actually cool to see him. We’ve had good conversations with he and a number of the different guys about particularly what we’re searching for.
“Definitely (we’ll) go have a look at the tape however it was cool to see. I assumed John had a pair huge hits. The large guys have been actually pushing inside.”
Getting their kicks
New England kicker Joey Slye returned to Washington, the place he performed final yr, and was allowed to attempt a 64-yard area purpose simply earlier than halftime, which fell quick, and a 60-yarder on the finish of the sport, which he missed left.
Sunday marked the primary preseason motion for Washington kicker Cade York, who was acquired in a commerce with Cleveland earlier within the week. York was 2 for two, from 34 and 33 yards.
Quinn stated he intentionally handed up fourth-down makes an attempt to provide York some observe.
“On this one we have been actually wished to ensure he had some possibilities to hit his kicks if these moments have been there, in order that’s what we did,” Quinn stated.
Up subsequent
Patriots: Open the common season at Cincinnati on Sept. 8.
Commanders: Open the common season at Tampa Bay on Sept. 8.
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