Drake Maye couldn’t carry over the momentum into Week 3 after having his best performance in his young career in Week 2.

The Patriots quarterback went 28-of-37 for 268 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in New England’s 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium.

Maye looked uncertain at times and reminiscent of his Week 1 self, and wasn’t able to convert on 4th-and-1 from the Steelers 28 with 2:11 to play. He hit Pop Douglas for zero gain to end the drive and a chance at the game-tying touchdown.

After the game, coach Mike Vrabel assessed what he saw from his quarterback.

“A lot of good and unfortunately some decisions that have to be better,” he said. “I’m sure we have to protect him better, and just understanding you don’t have to win it all in one p

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