"The New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl by a score of 29-13. While the 16-point delta was a comfortable one for Seattle, New England never stood much of a chance. They didn't score until the fourth quarter, and their best defensive efforts were in vain as the offense failed to move the football. Drake Maye was poor, the offensive line struggled, and the receivers showed they clearly aren't good enough to win their matchups consistently."
"Isaiah Likely could be an excellent fit in New England for the 2026 season From Weeks 2-12 this season, Hooper played at least 51% of snaps in each game. He wasn't a bad second option during that time, but that's a lot of game time for a player who ended the regular season with 21 catches. If the Patriots could add a second vertical threat at tight end via free agency, their offense would likely see major dividends."
The Patriots lost the Super Bowl 29-13 after failing to score until the fourth quarter and struggling to move the football. Drake Maye performed poorly, the offensive line struggled, and receivers failed to win matchups consistently. The offense relies heavily on 12 personnel and used Hunter Henry as a seam threat while Austin Hooper's production declined. Hooper logged at least 51% of snaps from Weeks 2-12 yet finished the regular season with only 21 catches. Isaiah Likely, age 25, has prior production and could be a cost-effective free-agent upgrade estimated around $8–12 million per season.
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