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Drake Maye Reveals Shoulder Injection Before Super Bowl Loss

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye disclosed he received a pain-killing injection for his injured right throwing shoulder before the team's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Maye, visibly emotional after the game, admitted the injury affected his performance, saying he 'shot it up' but still felt limited.

Maye turned the ball over three times, including a strip sack late in the third quarter that the Seahawks converted into a touchdown for a 19-0 lead. He finished with 27 completions on 43 attempts for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The Patriots' offense, which ranked third in the NFL during the regular season with 397.4 yards per game, struggled against Seattle's defense for most of the first three quarters.

Protection issues plagued New England throughout the game, with rookie left tackle Will Campbell allowing 14 pressures - the most by any NFL player in a single game this season according to Next Gen Stats. The Patriots were sacked six times, highlighting the offensive line's difficulties. Despite the disappointing outcome, Coach Mike Vrabel praised the team's 14-3 season and appearance in the Super Bowl as the foundation for future success.