New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye received a motivational push ahead of Super Bowl LX when his quarterbacks coach, Ashton Grant, highlighted a striking statistic: 48 of 58 ESPN analysts predicted a Seattle Seahawks victory, according to Tyler Dunne of Go Long. This moment was created to fuel Maye as the Patriots prepare for the championship game.
Fueling Motivation Amid Doubts and Setbacks
Maye, entering the Super Bowl with confidence, has faced various challenges. Media focus has been on his reportedly healed right shoulder injury, and many experts have expressed skepticism about the Patriots’ chances against Seattle. Additionally, Maye narrowly missed securing the NFL MVP award, losing by a single vote to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. These factors add to his motivation for the game.
Super Bowl LX Showdown at Levi’s Stadium
The Patriots and Seahawks will settle the debate on Sunday when they face off at Levi’s Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The outcome will determine whether the experts’ predictions hold true or if Maye and the Patriots will defy expectations.
Ashton Grant, the #Patriots QB coach, shared today that he let Drake Maye know 48 of 58 people at ESPN picked Seattle to win the Super Bowl.
"He liked that one a little bit. He's a very competitive person that hates to lose."
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) February 6, 2026
