What happened: Green Bay intercepted Drake Maye three times in its 45-27 win over New England on Nov. 8, starting with his first pass of the game. Xavier McKinney read Maye's deep half-boot throw and returned the pick 36 yards to the Patriots 14, and Jordan Love scored on a scramble two plays later for a 7-0 lead. On another, Evan Williams bailed toward the middle before the snap, then broke wide to the sideline as Maye released. Brandon Cisse tipped the throw intended for Kyle Williams, and Williams caught it.
Why it matters: The Packers' disguise worked because Maye read a pre-snap safety movement as a mismatch for Kyle Williams against Cisse in man coverage. It was zone with a two-high shell at the snap. Maye has 11 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games, and the loss dropped New England to 5-4.
By the numbers: Maye: 178 of 272 passes for 2,282 yards, 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games. Per SumerSports, Green Bay rotates its safeties after the snap on 39.6% of its snaps, the 4th highest rate in the NFL. Packers: 6-3, winners of two straight. Patriots: 5-4, coming off a loss.
What to watch: Green Bay (6-3) has won two straight and will keep showing post-snap safety rotations. New England (5-4) has to prove Maye can read them.