Gronkowski has a noted history of getting predictions wrong in recent years. Since 2023, every team he picked to win the Super Bowl has fallen, including picks for the Chiefs, Eagles, and 49ers in prior seasons. Now, on the Jimmy Fallon Show, he said he expects to be right this time and has chosen New England as his pick to win.
The Patriots, under Mike Vrabel, have staged one of the NFL’s most dramatic turnarounds. After finishing 4-13 in the 2024-25 season and parting ways with Jerod Mayo, New England hired Vrabel and rebuilt around Drake Maye, who became the starter and delivered a 14-3 record along with an AFC East title and standout numbers that earned him an NFL All-Pro second-team nod and MVP consideration.
Drake Maye, the Patriots’ QB1, is listed as limited ahead of the Super Bowl due to a banged-up right shoulder. He played through injury in the AFC Championship against Denver, finishing 10-of-21 for 86 yards, with five sacks taken, while adding 10 rushing attempts for 65 yards and a touchdown. Maye downplayed the issue, saying he’s feeling good and will rest up ahead of the big game.
New England’s preparation week reflects the QB’s status and Gronkowski’s prediction. The team has emphasized maintaining Maye’s health while leveraging their strong season momentum as they face Seattle. The matchup’s outcome will ultimately answer whether Gronkowski’s curse holds or falters as the Patriots aim for their first Lombardi Trophy since Vrabel’s arrival.
Decision day arrives February 9, when Vrabel’s Patriots and Maye attempt to close a historic turnaround with a Super Bowl win. For Patriots supporters, the focus remains on Maye’s health, the team’s calculated approach, and whether Gronkowski’s bold prediction can translate into a championship run.
