"After last week's downfall by all parts of the Patriots' team, there is a lot of pressure on them to turn things around on Sunday Night Football against the Ravens. Their efforts in the first half of last week's game were impressive, but their second-half collapse made them underdogs in Week 16, despite their better record. A big part of their loss was the dramatic turnaround of Drake Maye as soon as they returned to the field in the third quarter."
"Some of that, of course, can be blamed on the offensive game plan, which prompted many questions about Josh McDaniels, but the proof is in the pudding: what the OC and Maye have accomplished this year is nothing short of impressive, and because of that, they can't be counted out this weekend. But there might be an unavoidable problem that will inevitably make Maye's job a lot more difficult, and the last thing he needs right now is even more pressure on his shoulders"
"Drake Maye might be forced to play Superman for the Patriots in Week 16 As seen last week with Mike Vrabel's decision to keep Robert Spillane sidelined to better prepare him for the playoffs, the Patriots are dealing with several injuries across their defense, and that hasn't changed in the days leading up to Sunday's game. In fact, during Thursday's practice, a long list of starters were not present and were then listed on the injury"
Last week's Patriots collapse left the team under intense pressure to rebound against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The offense showed promise early, but a second-half breakdown and Drake Maye's late turnaround shifted momentum. Offensive play-calling raised questions about Josh McDaniels, yet the OC and Maye have produced strong results this season. Defensive injuries and a lengthy injury report threaten the Patriots' ability to stop Baltimore's offense. Those absences could force Maye to shoulder additional offensive responsibility and compensate by driving the team into the end zone more frequently.
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