On Thursday night, the New England Patriots faced off against the Carolina Panthers in a preseason game, marking a significant moment for both teams. The Patriots, under the leadership of their new coach Jerod Mayo, secured a 17-3 victory over the Panthers. This game also marked the first time in 24 years that the Patriots played without the legendary Bill Belichick as their coach.
Mayo, at 38 years old, became the youngest coach in the NFL when he took over the reins from Belichick earlier this year. The Patriots' third overall draft pick, Drake Maye, made his debut in the game, playing one series and receiving a warm welcome from the crowd. Despite some nerves, Maye completed two out of three passes for 19 yards.
