FOXBORO — It was a nasty day general for the Patriots as they fell 27-17 to the Chiefs, however rookie security Marte Mapu got here away with a milestone second in his younger profession.
Mapu, a 2023 third-round choice, picked off Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for his first profession interception. For the Sacramento State product, nevertheless, it wasn’t ok.
“It felt good,” Mapu stated after the sport. “Just felt like I could have scored.”
Mapu jumped in entrance of tight finish Blake Bell on a passing try from Mahomes and returned the interception 20 yards to the Chiefs’ 8-yard line.
“I just seen him going through his progression,” Mapu stated of Mahomes. “And then the play went a little bit longer than I guess their timing’s used to. So then he went to his check down, and I just took the ball. I tried to use my blockers, but I ain’t get in the end zone.”
The Patriots’ offense additionally couldn’t get into the top zone after a landing move from quarterback Bailey Zappe to tight finish Hunter Henry was nullified by a holding penalty on left sort out Conor McDermott. The Patriots needed to accept a subject objective off of the interception.
Linebacker Jahlani Tavai additionally intercepted Mahomes on Sunday. A 3rd takeaway, a fumble restoration by security Jabrill Peppers, was nullified by a holding penalty on rookie cornerback Alex Austin.
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