Vrabel Demands More After Patriots’ Turnover-Filled Loss

New England committed four turnovers in its 45-27 home defeat to Green Bay on November 8. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 21 of 38 passes for 299 yards, throwing three touchdown passes and three interceptions. Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots’ running back, also lost a fumble.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, and added a rushing score. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez gave up seven catches for 105 yards to Matthew Golden and three catches for 82 yards to Christian Watson. It was the first time since at least 2018 that a defender allowed two opponents to each reach 80 receiving yards in one game.

Coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots needed more from their best players, while stressing that responsibility for the defeat extended across the team and began with him. He called the turnovers disappointing, noting that New England had expected Green Bay’s defense to generate takeaways. Vrabel said he expected Maye to recover from the game.

The loss dropped the Patriots to 5-4. They are scheduled to travel to Munich, Germany, to face the Detroit Lions in Week 10.