{
  "id": 784389,
  "title": "Patriots' Drake Maye Predicts Super Bowl Run Just 'Small Step' in Career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/patriots-drake-maye-predicts-super-bowl-run-just-small-step-in-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T16:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/patriots-drake-maye-predicts-super-bowl-run-just-small-step-in-career-12319297"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a stellar 2025 season, completing 4,394 passes, tallying 42 touchdowns, and throwing just 12 interceptions. These impressive numbers earned him a spot in Super Bowl LX and a runner-up finish for MVP. Maye believes his stellar performance last season is merely a stepping stone, one that could lead to even greater accomplishments in his future.\n\nMaye’s confidence in his abilities is not new, but the expectation of continued growth and success following such a dominant season is a promising sign for the Patriots. Despite a tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks, this season marks a positive turning point for the franchise. Maye expressed satisfaction with his physical abilities and stated that his mental game is where he aims to reach the next level. Under the guidance of coaches Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel, Maye’s development has been bolstered by his unique background as a three-sport athlete, which has contributed to his physical prowess and deep understanding of the game. For a quarterback aiming to take another step in his career, Maye seems to be on the right path.",
  "summary": "New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye believes his astounding sophomore campaign was just one \"small step\" in his career.",
  "key_points": [
    "Drake Maye had stellar 2025 season with 4,394 completions, 42 touchdowns, 12 interceptions.",
    "Maye predicts Super Bowl run, sees next season as small step in career.",
    "Maye’s mental game aims to reach next level under Josh McDaniels, Mike Vrabel."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}