The New England Patriots lost 14-13 to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
It was a rollercoaster of emotions for Patriots fans, from solid quarterback play by rookie Drake Maye to a loss due to a bad snap with Bailey Zappe under center.
Maye completed 6 of 11 passes for 47 yards on the night and also rushed four times for 15 yards and a rushing touchdown, the first of his NFL career.
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett struggled in the first quarter. He was able to lead the offense to the red zone but had a touchdown pass to tight end Austin Hooper intercepted.
There was a lot of emotion pouring out from Patriots fans after Thursday night’s loss, but here are some of the most memorable reactions.
Cut the person who snapped the ball.
β π β Jays enthusiast (@gReenbean_26) August 16, 2024
Well. Drake Mae had a great performance tonight. That’s all. Let’s do our best from now onππ½
β π₯·π½ (@Fxtchris_) August 16, 2024
The Patriots really screwed up on Drake Maye in the draft, they could have traded lower and gotten more picks to improve their team. Yeah, that team needs help badly.
And I know that because I’m a New York football fan. #Giants100
β BΒ² (@mrdontdoit_02) August 16, 2024
Yep, it’s over. The Patriots lost a winnable game.
β Drake MaySZN (@HarperNation85) August 16, 2024
Want to make Drake Maye look like a franchise QB? Put Joe Milton next to him.
Great move by the Patriots.
β Jack Gentry (@jackagentry) August 16, 2024
Drake Maye scored a touchdown and was solid in the passing game. I want to accomplish something here.
β Shah βοΈ (@toolegendary) August 16, 2024
Of all the ways you could lose, this was one of the most pathetic endings π
β Miche (@TheMLSchoonover) August 16, 2024
Here’s why Translator Even though this was a preseason game, he should have played every snap. Zappe was ready to win this game for us.
β Andrew Breiter Wu πβοΈπ° (@AndrewBreiterWu) August 16, 2024
This team will be so good at losing! With Brissett as the QB, they may not score a touchdown all season!
β Glenn Scobbie (@GlennScobbie) August 16, 2024
Andrews will have to play 16 games this year.
β πΣ Δ ΙΎΓ¬β«(PATS 0-0) (@rationalpatsfan) August 16, 2024
Bailey Zappe is no Tom Brady.
β Nathan Ormond (@nascar24cool) August 16, 2024
May was good. Let’s use him more in the next game.
β Football Cuck (@FootballCuck) August 16, 2024
Do you still want Joe Milton to start? I told you he’ll fall off.
β Godzilla Blaze Mr. Knoxville (@mrknoxvilleYT) August 16, 2024