Drake Maye Records 192 Passing Yards in 41-13 Super Bowl LX Loss

New England quarterback Drake Maye finished his first championship appearance with one touchdown and two interceptions in a lopsided defeat.

The scoreboard at Levi’s Stadium flashed a final tally of 41-13 as the clock hit zero in Super Bowl LX, marking a definitive end to the New England Patriots' season. Drake Maye finished his championship debut completing 18 of 34 pass attempts, totaling 192 yards through the air. The rookie quarterback accounted for one passing touchdown but surrendered two interceptions, one of which occurred at the 4:12 mark of the second quarter. New England’s ground game struggled to provide relief, managing only 64 total rushing yards across four quarters of play.

Defensively, the Patriots allowed 485 total yards to their opponents, including 210 yards on the ground. The first quarter ended with New England trailing 10-0 after a 42-yard field goal and a 15-yard rushing touchdown. Maye’s lone scoring strike came with 1:55 remaining in the first half, a 12-yard completion to the back corner of the end zone that narrowed the gap to 17-7. However, the momentum shifted permanently when the ensuing kickoff was returned 98 yards for a touchdown, extending the deficit back to 14 points before the intermission.

Third-down efficiency proved a critical failure for the New England offense, which converted just three of twelve opportunities. The offensive line surrendered five sacks for a total loss of 38 yards, frequently forcing Maye into hurried throws outside the pocket. Time of possession heavily favored the opposition, who held the ball for 36 minutes and 22 seconds compared to the Patriots' 23 minutes and 38 seconds. This disparity left the New England defense fatigued by the start of the fourth period, where they yielded two additional touchdowns.

Special teams contributions for the Patriots were limited to two field goals of 38 and 45 yards by the placekicker. The punting unit saw significant action, recording six boots for an average of 44.2 yards per attempt. Penalties further hindered New England’s progress, as the team was flagged eight times for 75 yards, including three holding calls that negated first-down gains. In the red zone, the Patriots reached the 20-yard line three times but only managed to find the end zone on a single occasion.

Individual defensive statistics for New England featured a standout performance by the middle linebacker, who recorded 11 solo tackles and one forced fumble. The secondary managed one interception in the third quarter, providing a brief window of opportunity that the offense failed to capitalize on following a three-and-out series. Despite the 28-point margin of defeat, Maye’s 192 yards represent the third-highest passing total for a rookie in the history of the title game. The franchise now heads into the offseason with a clear statistical map of the gaps between their current roster and championship-caliber execution.