“This is the formula": Jerod Mayo looks to Bears win as Patriots’ playbook for a promising season ahead

The New England Patriots, under the guidance of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, have displayed a renewed sense of purpose in recent weeks. After a challenging start to the season, the team has shown signs of improvement, particularly in their recent victory over the Chicago Bears.

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Patriots look to build momentum for future, says coach Jerod Mayo

Jerod Mayo has committed to using the remainder of the season to set a solid foundation for the team’s future success. Despite the team’s challenges over the past 10 games, Mayo believes that the recent performance against the Chicago Bears exemplifies how they can progress in the weeks ahead.

After an overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans the previous week, the Patriots redeemed themselves with a dominant 19-3 victory over the Bears, a win Mayo likened to their season-opening success against the Cincinnati Bengals. While this positive result doesn’t erase the tough season New England has endured, with a current record of 3-7, it provides a glimmer of optimism for what lies ahead.


Since their initial win against the Bengals, the Patriots had suffered six consecutive losses, yet they’ve managed to win two of their last three games, suggesting a subtle shift in their approach. Mayo remains cautiously optimistic about this progress, noting that the team seems to be embracing the “formula” for victory that he has emphasized throughout the season.

“It’s about knowing what the formula is and now applying it on a game-after-game basis,” Mayo said. “This is the formula. As I always say, I use this as a microphone not only to give you guys information, but also to talk to the players. So, players, this is how we need to play going forward.”

In the spotlight during the game was rookie quarterback Drake Maye, selected third overall in the draft, who earned his first win as a starter. According to his teammates, Maye set the tone for the offense after addressing specific areas that needed improvement during practice. Reflecting on his leadership approach, Maye acknowledged that, though his delivery may not have been flawless, the message resonated with his fellow players. “There’s so many times throughout the game you see how much that play can impact the turnout of the game,” Maye said. “So I was just trying to get through to them and probably fumbled some words trying to do it, but I think those guys respected it.”

Maye’s performance against the Bears showed growth from his previous outing, where a late interception against the Titans had sealed their loss. This time, his stats—15 completions out of 25 attempts for 184 yards with a single interception—might not have been headline-worthy, but his poise and precision were evident in a 10-play, 70-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a two-yard pass to Ja’Lynn Polk.

As the Patriots prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams next week, the focus remains on building upon these recent strides. Mayo and Maye's evolving roles offer New England fans a reason to remain hopeful, as both aim to forge a path toward future success.

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