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Patriots' Maye Struggles in Super Bowl Loss to Seahawks
Quarterback turns ball over 3 times as New England's offense sputters against Seattle's stifling defense
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a forgettable performance in the Super Bowl, throwing two interceptions, losing a fumble, and being sacked seven times as his team fell to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13. Maye, who was the NFL's most accurate passer during the regular season, never found his rhythm against Seattle's relentless 'Dark Side' defense, which kept the Patriots' offense in long yardage situations throughout the game.
Why it matters
The Patriots' loss in the Super Bowl was a disappointing end to what had been a Cinderella-like season for the team, which finished the regular season 14-3 in coach Mike Vrabel's first year after back-to-back 4-13 campaigns. Maye's struggles highlighted the challenges the Patriots' offense faced against Seattle's stifling defense, which was able to pressure the young quarterback and force multiple turnovers.
The details
Maye finished the game 27-of-43 for 295 yards, with two touchdown passes, but was sacked seven times and had two interceptions and a lost fumble. The Seahawks' defense, led by their 'Dark Side' unit, was relentless in its pressure, with left tackle Will Campbell giving up two of the sacks on Maye. The Patriots fell into a 12-0 halftime hole and were held to just 51 total yards in the first half, the fewest in a Super Bowl first half in the last 35 years.
- The Patriots fell into a 12-0 halftime hole.
- Maye's fumble in the third quarter set up a touchdown pass by Seattle's Sam Darnold.
- Maye threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Mack Hollins in the third quarter to bring the Patriots within 19-7.
- Maye was intercepted by Julian Love and Uchenna Nwosu in the second half, with Nwosu's pick-six sealing the Seahawks' victory.
The players
Drake Maye
The second-year quarterback for the New England Patriots, who was the NFL's most accurate passer during the regular season and finished second in MVP voting.
Seattle Seahawks
The team's 'Dark Side' defense, which hounded Maye and the Patriots' offense throughout the game.
Will Campbell
The Patriots' left tackle, who gave up two of the sacks on Maye.
Sam Darnold
The Seahawks' quarterback, who threw a touchdown pass after Maye's fumble.
Mike Vrabel
The Patriots' head coach, who led the team to a 14-3 regular season record in his first year.
What’s next
The Patriots will look to regroup in the offseason and come back stronger next year, while the Seahawks will celebrate their Super Bowl victory.
The takeaway
Maye's struggles in the Super Bowl highlighted the challenges the Patriots' offense faced against the Seahawks' stifling defense, which was able to pressure the young quarterback and force multiple turnovers. The loss was a disappointing end to what had been a Cinderella-like season for New England, but the team will look to learn from this experience and come back stronger next year.
