WE’RE GOING TO SANTA CLARA: Drake Maye Powers Pats to Super Bowl LX Despite Media Whining

DENVER — Get your flights booked and your Brady—or better yet, your Maye—jerseys ready. For the first time in the post-Belichick era, the New England Patriots are AFC Champions once again. After a gritty, snow-caked 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos at Mile High, the Pats are officially headed to Super Bowl LX.

But of course, because it’s New England, the national media just can’t let us have a win without manufacturing a “controversy.”

The “Controversy” That Wasn’t

If you’ve spent any time on social media or had the misfortune of reading the latest hit piece from Fox News, you’d think the referees personally handed us the Lamar Hunt Trophy. The “fury” they’re reporting on centers around a crucial fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak by Drake Maye in the second half.

The Fox News article—which, let’s be honest, reads like it was written by a disgruntled Broncos fan in a basement—claims Maye “looked short” after stumbling from the snap. They even went so far as to highlight Sean Payton’s desperate red flag challenge as if it carried some moral weight.

Here’s the reality for the folks in Denver and the writers at Fox: The ball doesn’t lie.

Despite the blizzard conditions and the chaotic pile-up, Maye showed the kind of veteran poise we haven’t seen in years. He put his head down, drove his legs, and clearly broke the plane of the line to gain before the whistle blew. The officials deliberated, moved the chains, and—even after a booth review that Fox seems to think was insufficient—the call stood.

Why did it stand? Because there was zero evidence he was short. In fact, if you look at the overhead tape without “Pats-Hate” goggles on, it’s clear Maye got the yard and then some.

A Dynasty Reborn

While the rest of the country whines about ball spots, we’re celebrating a masterclass in New England grit. Head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t blink, going for it on fourth down when it mattered most. And let’s talk about the defense—two massive stops, including a scooped-up backwards pass from Jarrett Stidham that Maye eventually turned into our game-tying touchdown.

The blizzard at Mile High was supposed to be the Broncos’ “home field advantage,” but it only served to prove that the Patriots are still the kings of January football.

Final Thoughts

Fox News can keep their “social media fury” and their “controversial” headlines. We’ll take the win, the trophy, and the ticket to Levi’s Stadium. Whether we face the Seahawks or the Rams in Santa Clara, one thing is certain: Drake Maye is the real deal, and the New England Patriots are exactly where we belong.

See you in the Super Bowl. Go Pats.

Next Up: Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Stay tuned for our deep dive into why the NFL’s “digital measurement technology” is only ever brought up when the Patriots win a close one.