
Patriots survive rugged outing as Maye struggles under Steelers' blitz, Vrabel-style defense shines
Drake Maye faced heavy pressure from Pittsburgh’s blitz-and-Cover-6 scheme, finishing 14-of-22 for 208 yards with an interception as the Patriots’ offense stalled in the red zone. New England leaned on the run game and a versatile defense highlighted by Christian Gonzalez, Gabe Jacas and Elijah Ponder, which dialed up pressure and disguises to harass the Steelers’ quarterback and swing the game. The win came thanks to the defense carrying the day while the offense remains a work in progress, underscoring Maye’s growth but also lingering questions for the unit.









