Drake Maye throws 3 deep interceptions in season opener, per PFF

Drew Lock went 2-for-3 on throws of 20-plus yards.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

Passing deep (+20 yards) in season opener Drew Lock 2-3 109.7 Pass Rating Drake Maye 0-4 3 INT 0.0 Pass Rating Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF graded Lock's deep passing at a 109.7 passer rating, compared with Maye's 0.0. Across all distances, Lock finished with 187 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

Why it matters: Lock helped deliver a win after entering off the bench following the opening drive.

By the numbers: Three of Maye's four deep attempts were intercepted, a 75% interception rate. The two quarterbacks combined for just seven deep attempts, a small sample for judging sustained performance.

What to watch: Watch whether Maye improves his downfield ball security in his next start.

Sources

@PFF 2026-09-10T04:15:28.270221+00:00

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