Drake Maye aims for revenge against Seahawks in NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Drake Maye's third NFL season kicks off with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9. Coming off a tough loss in last season's Super Bowl, where he led the New England Patriots, Maye expressed the importance of the upcoming game for motivation during training camp. He highlighted the challenge of starting the season against a strong opponent that left a bitter taste. Maye will also welcome a new teammate, A.J. Brown, to bolster the Patriots' offense. With Seattle's defense being top-ranked, the matchup promises to be a significant test for Maye and his team.
- •Drake Maye starts his third NFL season on September 9.
- •The Patriots face the Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch.
- •Maye led all quarterbacks last season with a 77.1 QBR.
- •A.J. Brown joins the Patriots in a recent trade.
- •Seattle's defense is considered the best in the league.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye excited for Super Bowl rematch in Week 1 of NFL season
"Drake Maye's second NFL season ended in Super Bowl heartbreak. The former Tar Heel's third NFL season starts with a chance for revenge.
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