"Drake Maye popping up on the New England Patriots' injury report one week from Super Bowl LX was definitely concerning. But for fans worried about their young quarterback's dip in performance over the past month, those limited practices were actually reassuring. Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reported shortly after the AFC Championship Game that Maye was banged up prior to falling awkwardly on his throwing shoulder in the win over the Broncos."
"The other obvious factors? The Patriots faced three of the NFL's top-five defenses over that stretch in the Chargers, Texans and Broncos. They also dealt with weather conditions that favored low-scoring, defensive struggles - including a legitimate blizzard during the second half in Denver. Patriots reporter Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal isn't buying any of those excuses for Maye, though, including his right shoulder injury."
Drake Maye appeared on the New England Patriots' injury report one week before Super Bowl LX because of a banged-up throwing shoulder sustained after an awkward fall. His completion percentage fell from a franchise-record 72 percent in the regular season to 55.8 percent in the playoffs. The Patriots faced three top-five defenses and adverse weather, including a blizzard, contributing to low-scoring games. Film analysis by a Patriots reporter showed more concerning trends than just injury or conditions. An opponent strategy using Cover 6 extensively limited the Patriots to 155 passing yards, no touchdowns, and an interception in Week 15, making Cover 6 a potential blueprint to stop Maye.
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