It was yet another frustrating game to watch with the exact same issues causing the biggest problems for the Patriots. Drake Maye had another solid game, but New England simply isn't doing enough to win football games.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — In the third quarter Sunday against Arizona, the Patriots reached their opponent’s 4-yard line and called two consecutive run plays. On third and 1, quarterback Drake Maye handed the ball to Antonio Gibson for no gain. Then, on fourth and 1, Maye handed off to Rhamondre Stevenson for, again, no gain.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Drake Maye stood outside the New England Patriots locker room before a late-November practice, pondering what makes a great leader. Then, after a 20-second pause, he came up with an answer that put him back on the campus of Nicholls State University at the Manning Passing Academy in 2023.

Jerod Mayo's first year as head coach of the New England Patriots has resulted in a lot of losing, and a lot of instances where Mayo has not always taken accountability for the team's failures.