The New England Patriots packed their baggage and jumped on a aircraft to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London for NFL Week 7.
It is going to be rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s second begin, and although having it abroad may not be preferrred, the Patriots not less than wish to take advantage of this advertising and marketing alternative.
In accordance with Mike Kadlick of CLNS Media, the Patriots will put on their white jerseys and silver pants within the sport, maybe trying to entice as many worldwide followers as attainable.
The #Patriots make it official. White jerseys on silver pants in London.
The New England offense took an enormous step ahead with Maye at quarterback as an alternative of Jacoby Brissett, as he wanted only one sport to throw extra passing touchdowns (three) than the veteran did within the first 5 weeks of the season.
Granted, Maye is kind of uncooked, and he’ll make some errors, however that’s to be anticipated.
The Patriots have been affected person with the No. 3 total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft, and a few have been apprehensive they might break his confidence by throwing him into the hearth too early.
They don’t have quite a lot of expertise at huge receiver, and a subpar offensive line, so Maye could be operating for his life as a rule.
Then once more, with the expertise and bodily instruments he has, it solely made sense that they offer him an opportunity to showcase his abilities and get the rising pains out of the best way.
Possibly he’ll even get his first profession win in London, because the Jaguars haven’t fared significantly better than the Pats this season.
