Patriots QB Drake Maye Calls Super Bowl Loss 'Humbling'

The young quarterback is focused on getting back to the big game after a tough defeat.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:10pm

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In just his second NFL season, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye led his team to the Super Bowl, but they ultimately fell to the Seahawks in a lopsided defeat. Maye described the loss as 'humbling' and said the team needs to 'get back to work' to have another chance at winning the championship.

Why it matters

As a rising young star, Maye's performance in the Super Bowl was highly anticipated, but the tough loss could be a valuable learning experience that motivates him and the team to work harder and return to the big game.

The details

Maye was sacked six times, threw two interceptions, and finished with a 16.3 QBR in the Super Bowl loss. Despite the disappointing outcome, Maye is taking a positive approach, saying the defeat was 'humbling' and that the team needs to 'get back to work' to have another opportunity at winning the championship.

  • Maye made the comments this week while attending the Masters golf tournament.

The players

Drake Maye

The 24-year-old quarterback for the New England Patriots who led the team to the Super Bowl in just his second NFL season.

New England Patriots

The professional American football team based in the Boston metropolitan area that has won 6 Super Bowl championships.

Seattle Seahawks

The professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington that defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“You gotta get back to work. I think it's humbling. That's the biggest thing about [the loss], it's humbling. When you're so close and within reach, you want that feeling. Everybody says you'll be back, it's not that easy. So, we gotta get back to work. I'm looking forward to try to prove to myself that I can get back and have another year for a chance at [the Super Bowl win].”

— Drake Maye, Patriots Quarterback

What’s next

The Patriots will look to build on their Super Bowl appearance and return to the big game next season, with Maye leading the charge.

The takeaway

Maye's humble and determined response to the Super Bowl loss shows his maturity and leadership, and the Patriots will need that mentality as they work to get back to the championship game.