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

The New England Patriots, a team steeped in tradition, are doing something unexpected—leaving everyone scratching their heads. The post Patriots Announce Unexpected Decision With Drake Maye & Team Absent As Jerod Mayo Unhappy With Playcalling appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Ultimately, New England’s comeback hopes were shattered in a sequence where head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt turned third-and-short inside the Arizona five-yard line into predictable back-to-back handoffs the Cardinals below average run defense were able to stuff for a turnover on downs.