Even with a promising performance on Sunday from Drake Maye, the Patriots were still done in by several critical mistakes.

Drake Maye made his first NFL start in Week 6 against the Texans. The Patriots didn't win, but the rookie flashed potential in the loss.

Maye absorbed four sacks and four more QB hits from the Texans, who also flogged his teammates over a 41-21 finish. Patriots leadership believed Maye’s mobility and confidence would protect him from the punishment they had invited by dropping him behind the league’s worst offensive line.