“I’m truly grateful for how the Boston-New England area has embraced me and us this year,” Maye said. “There’s no better fanbase I’d rather play for.” He also acknowledged the playful impact of local fans, joking that his wife has started wearing the popular “I heart Drake Maye” shirts.
The fervor isn’t limited to on-field attention. A growing social-media presence has formed around Maye, including the fan account “drakemayelover,” which has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and even an attached Drake Maye merchandise shop.
On the field, Maye has thrived in the playoffs alongside a defense that has carried the team through the postseason. In the Wild Card round, the defense sacked Justin Herbert six times and held the Chargers to three points. In the Divisional Round, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was intercepted four times, including a pick-six. Against Denver, the defense surrendered only seven points in a late blizzard.
Maye has battled a lingering shoulder injury in recent weeks but says he’s turning a corner ahead of the big game. “I felt good from the flight to San Francisco, and I’ve got confidence and feel good about being 100% for the Super Bowl,” he said, noting the two-week lead time to prepare provides ample opportunity to get right.
Super Bowl LX is set for Sunday, February 8, in Santa Clara, California, with Maye and the Patriots aiming to complete a challenging run to the league’s marquee prize. The combination of strong team defense and Maye’s rising profile has helped define a season that has captured attention across the Northeast.
