"The New England Patriots made the playoffs and won the AFC East Division largely on the arm of the team's young quarterback, Drake Maye. Yet, in the three playoff wins, Mayes' passing has been mediocre for the most part, and the Patriots' rejuvenated defense has stepped up. Now, Bleacher Report has given its head-to-head advantage at quarterback to Maye over Sam Darnold."
"Yet, Maye's return to his midseason form, which propelled him to the best completion percentage in the NFL at 72 percent, the best quarterback rating, and the best passer rating, is what the team and Patriot Nation will be looking for against Seattle. The Seahawks' defense ranks first in points allowed per game (17.2) and first in total yards allowed (4860). It's no easy chore for Maye and the offense."
"Drake Maye has a clear advantage over Darnold in his ability to run the ball. Darnold only managed 95 yards rushing in the regular season. He's a pocket passer. Meanwhile, Maye rushed for 450 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Bleacher Report has given the match-up advantage at quarterback to Drake Maye over Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl. It's a huge responsibility for the young quarterback. His rushing ability is cited as a clear advantage."
The New England Patriots won the AFC East and advanced through the playoffs largely due to rookie quarterback Drake Maye and an improved defense. Maye's passing in three playoff wins has been mostly mediocre, while the Patriots' defense has stepped up to carry the team at times. A major outlet gave Maye the head-to-head advantage over Sam Darnold, citing Maye's dual-threat rushing (450 yards, four touchdowns) and elite midseason passing metrics (72 percent completion, top passer and quarterback ratings). The Seahawks rank first in points and total yards allowed, making Maye's form crucial for a Super Bowl run.
Read at Musket Fire
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]