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Patriots vs. Jaguars prediction, props: Drake Maye will rebound from awful start

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Turay, M. (2026, September 27). Patriots vs. Jaguars prediction, props: Drake Maye will rebound from awful start. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/betting/patriots-vs-jaguars-prediction-nfl-week-3-odds-picks-best-bet/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-27 · by Mike Turay

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The New England Patriots face the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Week 3 game where both teams have had mixed performances so far this season. The article predicts that despite the Jaguars being slight favorites, the Patriots’ strong defense could limit Trevor Lawrence’s effectiveness, especially given Jacksonville’s offensive line struggles. It recommends betting on the Patriots (+3) and suggests playing Drake Maye’s over on rushing yards due to his potential for improvement in run-heavy plays designed by the coaching staff.
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In a critical Week 3 NFL game on Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New England Patriots 35-6 in Duval County, Florida. The Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye, had another poor performance with two interceptions and a lost fumble, raising significant concerns about his play. Despite initial hopes that Maye would improve after a win against the Steelers, he struggled significantly, completing only 14 of 25 passes for 199 yards without a touchdown. This loss follows a trend where Maye has thrown six interceptions in just three games, the most by a Patriots quarterback since Drew Bledsoe's eight in 1994. The Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence shone with three touchdown passes as the team won their sixth straight home game, further highlighting the stark contrast between the teams’ current form.

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Mike Turay
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AFC Duval County Jaguars NFL Patriots

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NFL ORG · 5× Patriots ORG · 5× Jaguars ORG · 3× Lawrence PERSON · 3× AFC ORG · 2× Broncos ORG · 2× DraftKings ORG · 2× Drake Maye PERSON · 2× Duval County GPE · 2× New England ORG · 2×

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- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Right now, the Patriots have a defensive advantage, and while Maye hasn’t yet channeled his 2025 version, TreVeyon Henderson’s reintroduction in the backfield benefited the Patriots’ offense last week. Expect Josh McDaniels to dial up some read-option plays to create open space for Maye against Anthony Campanile’s cover-6 defense, opening the door for a play on his rushing total.
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🔮 Drake Maye and New England got back to basics, beating the Steelers 20-3 in Foxborough behind their stout defense.

Claims (18 extracted, 1 hedged)

A pair of 1-1 AFC teams collide Sunday, as the Patriots take on the Jaguars in Duval County. asserted
Patriots → collide → County
Last week, both teams had a tale of two halves. asserted
teams → have → halves
Drake Maye and New England got back to basics, beating the Steelers 20-3 in Foxborough behind their stout defense. asserted
Maye → get → defense
Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville blew a 10-point lead in the second half, losing to the Broncos 20-13 on the road. asserted
Lawrence → blow → road
DraftKings has the Jags as narrow 2.5-point favorites in a matchup between last season’s Coach of the Year, Mike Vrabel, and runner-up Liam Coen. asserted
DraftKings → have → Year
Patriots vs. Jaguars prediction, best bet This game is appointment viewing, as both teams are coming off dream turnaround seasons and heightened expectations in this year’s AFC gauntlet. asserted
teams → come → gauntlet
In Week 2, the elements of New England’s defense that made them a Super Bowl representative were on full display. asserted
them → make → display
The interior duo of Milton Williams and Christian Barmore seized the day, with Barmore accounting for a strip-sack and score in the fourth quarter to shut the door on Pittsburgh. asserted
Barmore → seize → Pittsburgh
This is vital, given that the Jaguars’ offensive line struggled in Week 2 to protect Lawrence against the Broncos and entered Week 3 ranked 27th overall, according to Pro Football Focus. uncertain
line → give → Focus
Coen would love to give Lawrence some extra time in the pocket, and when he drops back, he’s looking for Parker Washington, who’s burst onto the scene as the Jags’ WR1, outproducing Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers of late. asserted
who → love → Jr.
Washington likely draws Christian Gonzalez, one of the league’s toughest matchups (just ask DK Metcalf). asserted
Washington → draw → Metcalf
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Right now, the Patriots have a defensive advantage, and while Maye hasn’t yet channeled his 2025 version, TreVeyon Henderson’s reintroduction in the backfield benefited the Patriots’ offense last week. Expect Josh McDaniels to dial up some read-option plays to create open space for Maye against Anthony Campanile’s cover-6 defense, opening the door for a play on his rushing total. asserted
McDaniels → read → total
Romeo Doubs also rebounded in Week 2, hauling in three passes for 96 yards, and Hunter Henry continues to provide a dependable target at tight end. asserted
Henry → rebound → end
Playing in Duval County is no walk in the park, and Coen boasts an unbeaten 5-0 record against the spread as a home favorite. asserted
Coen → play → favorite
Even so, a fiery New England defensive unit should keep Lawrence and Co. on their heels. asserted
unit → keep → heels
Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. asserted
who → follow → NBA
He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. asserted
He → demonstrate → years
Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites. asserted
Mike → try → apps
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