Despite the treacherous snow and ice on the ground, where running and passing was no easy feat, 23 year old Maye performed a heroic feat, Rushed for 6 yards to score the Patriots’ only touchdown of the game. To do this, he had to get past Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss and fend him off with a stiff shoulder block as he completed the down.
What made Drake Maye’s touchdown so impressive?
“I’m just proud of this team,” said Maye, commenting on Super Bowl qualifying shortly after beating the Broncos. Maye is now the second-youngest quarterback to reach the Super Bowl, behind only Miami’s Dan Marino. “Don’t have many words. I’m just grateful for this team. I love every one of them. Everyone was needed,” he added, a tribute to his fellow patriots and fans.
Standing 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Maye was selected third overall by New England in the 2024 NFL Draft, winning professional honors in his rookie season. The North Carolina man reportedly signed a four-year guaranteed contract worth $36.64 million in 2024, and this quarterback also has the distinction of being only the second to score 10 passing touchdowns to 10 different receivers, after Steve Ramsey accomplished the same feat in 1973.
That night, the temperature at kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High was 80°F, but with wind chill it felt more like 60°F. In the second half the temperature dropped even further. These conditions made visibility extremely difficult, forcing CBS to add a digital graphic of the yard line so football fans could follow the action. Stadium staff rushed to clear the lines on the field with snow blowers, while players on the sidelines gathered around space heaters, making Maye’s stone-cold touchdown all the more impressive.
The New England Patriots will now take on the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl 60 on February 8 in Santa Clara.
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