There was a number of things wrong. Vrabel conceded generating any offense early to try and keep the game close for what it seemed like the hope a Darnold TO, as he was playing the field position game for too long. It felt like as long as he kept it 3-0, he was hoping they'd get a defensive break at some point. And there were a few spots where Darnold was aggressive and came close to throwing a pick. That level of offensive passiveness set a very scared tone in Maye, as it almost feels like he was coached not to make a mistake - kid played like he was frozen. Walker broke a couple big runs early in this one that were the difference. The Pats run D was generally good, outside a couple of big runs by KW.
Seattle's DL was awesome, but Maye also missed a ton of key throws to wide open receivers in this one. His regression in the post season was stark, as he played scared. This is the thing about young QB's and how you set them up for success - Darnold "saw ghosts" early in his career and it derailed him. The left side of the NE's line was terrible in the post season, to the point where Maye started seeing ghosts. Once the rush gets into a young QB's head, they're toast. His timing was off, had zero rythym and was completely inaccurate as it felt like he was always looking out of the corner of his eye.
Really awful SB.
