Head coach Jerod Mayo seemed to express his frustration with the unit in a strange manner after the game while speaking to media. He was asked about one particularly questionable sequence for the Pats,

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.

Jerod Mayo had an interesting response when asked why the Patriots didn't use Drake Maye on multiple short-yardage plays.