Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks sparked immediate reaction from across the NFL world.
The game raised significant questions about how Drake Maye’s season will be remembered.
Expectations were high heading into the matchup, but the Patriots quarterback ultimately fell short on the biggest stage.
Skip Bayless was among those offering a theory on what went wrong for Maye.
Why Skip Bayless believes Drake Maye struggled in Super Bowl LX
Bayless pointed to physical limitations when discussing Drake Maye’s performance in the Super Bowl.
The Patriots lost 29–13 to the Seahawks, with Maye throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions while being sacked six times.
“Drake Maye’s shoulder still has to be bothering him,” Bayless said. “He has thrown some midrange passes with velocity. But his deep balls float like they’ve slipped out of his hands.”
Bayless highlighted the contrast in Maye’s throws, suggesting that while some passes showed zip, others lacked drive.
His theory focused on fitness rather than preparation or decision-making, raising questions about whether Maye was fully recovered from his previous shoulder problem.
Greg Jennings reacts to Seahawks defense dominating Patriots offense
Greg Jennings focused his reaction on the Seahawks’ defensive performance rather than Maye alone.
He highlighted how Seattle controlled the game without needing to blitz heavily.
“Handing out a whipping like this, only rushing four the majority of the night, is unreal!” Jennings commented.
“Perhaps, Drake Maye is the one seeing [ghosts] tonight…”
Jennings’ comments framed the Seahawks’ defensive approach as the key factor in the Patriots’ struggles.
His reaction suggested that the pressure and coverage were decisive in limiting New England’s offense throughout the game.
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