The Patriots didn’t take the offseason off after getting to the championship game.They were aggressive in upgrading their offense now that they believe in Drake Maye.
They lost Stefon Diggs, but they added AJ Brown, who is still a very good receiver, even if he wasn’t very happy with the Philadelphia Eagles.The bigger offseason story surrounded their head coach, Mike Vrabel, and his alleged affair with reporter Diana Russini.New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game.
Santa Clara, California, Feb.8, 2026.
(Mark J.Terrill/AP Photo)How all of these distractions and changes come into play will be determined in this game.
I think this team has enough talent to battle for the division again.However, this year is different from last season.
Last year, the Patriots were a surprise, Maye was an MVP candidate, and the team shocked the league.This year a tougher schedule awaits, and Maye, in my opinion, had the best season of his career last year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Seahawks were a buzz saw in the playoffs.
They destroyed pretty much everyone, with the exception of the Los Angeles Rams.They completely dismantled and destroyed the San Francisco 49ers in their first playoff game, and then they outlasted the Rams 31-27.
In the Super Bowl, they beat the Patriots 29-13.It was a fairly boring game, unfortunately.
The Seahawks were never really in jeopardy of losing the game and were up 12-0 after three quarters, scoring just field goals.Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) drops back to pass as offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) defends against a rush by New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb.8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.
Even with a somewhat exciting fourth quarter, it was too little too late for the Patriots, ...