Patriots Superfan Mark Wahlberg Predicts Dynasty Return After Super Bowl 60 Loss

Wahlberg confident the Patriots will be 'back next year' despite falling to the Seahawks in the big game.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Despite the New England Patriots' Super Bowl 60 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, superfan Mark Wahlberg is looking ahead to 2027 with '100%' certainty that the team will 'be back next year' and reclaim their dynasty status. Wahlberg praised second-year quarterback Drake Maye's performance, saying he 'went to the Super Bowl in his second season' and that the team just 'got beat by a better team' in the Seahawks.

Why it matters

Wahlberg's bold prediction and continued confidence in the Patriots highlights the team's resilience and loyal fanbase, even after a tough Super Bowl loss. The Patriots' turnaround from a 4-13 record in 2024 to reaching the Super Bowl in 2025 with a breakout season from Maye also demonstrates the team's ability to quickly rebound and remain a contender in the NFL.

The details

The Patriots lost Super Bowl 60 to the Seattle Seahawks, but Wahlberg remains optimistic about the team's future. He praised second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who passed for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in the 2025 season, a major improvement from his rookie year. Wahlberg also took a jab at the New York Giants, saying they won't make the Super Bowl in 2027.

  • The Patriots went 4-13 in the 2024 season.
  • The Patriots went 13-4 in the 2025 season and reached Super Bowl 60.
  • Super Bowl 60 was played in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Mark Wahlberg

A longtime superfan of the New England Patriots who is confident the team will return to their dynasty status in 2027.

Drake Maye

The Patriots' second-year quarterback who had a breakout season in 2025, passing for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.

Matthew Stafford

The NFL MVP for the 2025 season, the first time he has won the award.

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What they’re saying

“You know what it is. The dynasty again!”

— Mark Wahlberg, Patriots Superfan (TMZ Sports)

“He went to the Super Bowl in his second season. That's pretty good!”

— Mark Wahlberg, Patriots Superfan (TMZ Sports)

“They got beat by a better team, and I think the only thing they could've done is play a little more free, but injuries and all those things, but you know, go out there and have fun. Do it like you used to do it in the park.”

— Mark Wahlberg, Patriots Superfan (TMZ Sports)

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