Drake Maye reflects on season and Super Bowl loss ahead of 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye prepares for the start of the 2026 NFL season against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9. Maye, entering his third season, looks to rebound following his defeat in Super Bowl 60. He attributes lessons learned from that game to a focus on 'the power of positive plays.' Off the field, he and his wife Ann Michael Maye have gained popularity, with her TikTok reaching 612,000 followers. Together, they are building their life in New England while holding onto their North Carolina roots.
- •Drake Maye prepares for the 2026 season opener against Seattle.
- •The Patriots finished last season with a 14-3 record and a Super Bowl appearance.
- •Maye emphasizes learning from last season's Super Bowl loss.
- •Ann Michael Maye has gained significant online popularity and media presence.
- •The Mayes maintain connections to their North Carolina roots.
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — Inside the life Drake and Ann Michael Maye have built in New England
"New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael hold onto their North Carolina roots while building their lives in a new home.
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