Overview
- Maye said he threw a normal workload at Opening Night and expects to be fine despite a right-shoulder issue and recent illness, after being listed as questionable last week and with Ian Rapoport characterizing the injury as minor.
- The 23-year-old posted 4,394 passing yards and 31 touchdowns with 72% completions, leading the NFL in completion percentage and yards per attempt in 2025.
- New England’s turnaround to 14-3 and an AFC crown has been widely credited to Maye’s leap under first-year coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
- Through the postseason, Maye has leaned on his legs against three top-five defenses, including a 10-7 AFC title win in Denver highlighted by timely rushing plays.
- Super Bowl week narrative threads include Tom Brady’s “no shortcuts” guidance and Cam Newton’s public criticism, with Seattle favored by bookmakers and Maye vying to become the youngest starting quarterback to win the game.