What the sports shows argued about today, and who took which side.

Drake Maye threw three interceptions on vertical routes, including two in field goal range, as the Patriots lost to the Seahawks. Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette say Maye's second-half play showed immaturity and a regression from his strong first half. The Patriots' coaching staff abandoned a first-half game plan that used the Seahawks' aggressiveness against them with duo runs and bubble routes, instead allowing Maye to throw willy-nilly against a deep three defense. Landry argues Josh McDaniels should pull the reins back and be more conservative with Maye. Fournette predicts the Patriots will not make the playoffs if Maye does not improve his decision making and the coaches do not adjust their play packages.

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AJ Brown left the game with an ankle injury after recording only 25 yards, changing the trajectory of the Patriots' offense. Landry and Fournette note an underthrown pass to Brown on the goal line that should have been an easy touchdown. With Brown out, the team must now trust other receivers like Pop and Romeo Dobbs. Fournette speculates that if Brown misses meaningful time, New England could fall to third or fourth in the division.

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Sam Darnold left on the fifth play of the game, and Drew Lock stepped in to lead the Seahawks to a comeback win. Lock made easy throws and delivered a key third-down pass to Cooper Kupp. On fourth and one, the Seahawks called a pass play that resulted in Jaxon Smith-Njigba catching a five-yard pass and turning it into a 45-yard touchdown. Landry and Fournette describe the play as a five-star play that shifted momentum and highlighted Smith-Njigba's special ability.

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The Seahawks defense held the Patriots to 10 points, forced three turnovers, and limited New England to 3-for-12 on third down despite playing without starting quarterback Sam Darnold. Landry and Fournette call it the number one defense until further notice and predict it will carry Seattle to wins while Darnold recovers. They praise the front line and secondary for stepping up in big moments.

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The Patriots running game lacks explosiveness and leaves two to three yards per carry on the table, though Landry and Fournette praise Jadarian Price's flashes. Fournette argues Price should be the number one running back until further notice. The absence of Ke'Shawn Boutte hurt the offense, as he was the number two receiver with a built relationship with Maye. Fournette argues the team needs more juice in the backfield and better utilization of slot mismatches.

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Sam Darnold's injury changes the trajectory of the Seahawks, potentially dropping them from division contenders to third place. Landry and Fournette believe the defense will keep games close and win some, but the offense's ceiling is lower with Drew Lock. Fournette says Darnold was the perfect quarterback for Seattle's scheme and his absence makes the season tougher. In a separate preview, Landry and Fournette discuss the Rams-49ers game in Australia, with Landry picking the 49ers to win by 10. They note the advantage of arriving a week early to acclimate, as international stadiums are slippery and require extra preparation.

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