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.

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.

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The Arizona Cardinals have lost three straight games, but are still clinging to playoff hopes as they prepare to host the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The New England Patriots conspicuously didn’t use Drake Maye as a runner on multiple short-down situations in their 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, leading to a head-scratching comment from Jerod Mayo.

The New England Patriots fell to the Arizona Cardinals 30-17 on Sunday at State Farm Stadium to earn their fourth loss in a row. Throughout the game, New England's offense moved the ball well at times,