Drake Maye says he’s healthy after New England’s 10-7 AFC Championship win, downplaying a suspected shoulder injury. For bettors, a cleared QB status should boost Patriots Super Bowl odds and tighten Maye-related props (passing yards, TDs); expect sportsbooks to shorten Patriots moneylines and QB prop lines unless new medical info emerges.
Drake Maye downplays shoulder scare, declares himself ready for Super Bowl LX
Drake Maye confirmed on Tuesday that he’s healthy following New England’s 10-7 AFC Championship victory over the Denver Broncos, pushing back against speculation he suffered a shoulder injury late in the game. The Patriots’ young quarterback said he’ll take extra rest after a long stretch of throwing but insisted he’s ready for the Super Bowl.
Game-defining play: stiff-arm seals first down
Maye delivered a crucial third-down conversion with 1:51 left in the fourth quarter, stiff-arming Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss on his way out of bounds to secure the first down and help punch the Patriots’ ticket to the Super Bowl.
Maye’s update: “I’m feeling good”
“I’m feeling good. We gonna get some extra rest, and really the only thing that’s from the game, I think just the build up of throwing for, this is what, almost, including training camp, thirty weeks straight of throwing and four days a week. It can add up. But I’ve got some extra rest. I’m feeling good, and yeah, ready to go for the Super Bowl,” Maye said on WEEI Afternoons.
Medical perspective
A pro football physician assessed the play and suggested Maye may have sustained a shoulder issue on the decisive run. That view contributed to early postgame concern, but the quarterback’s own comments aim to calm those worries ahead of Super Bowl preparations.
Coaching reaction
Coach Mike Vrabel called the injury chatter “probably” overblown and added, “No, I wouldn't say anybody hurt anything,” downplaying the severity and signaling confidence in the team’s health heading into the league’s title game.
Betting implications and what punters should watch
Maye’s public clearance should strengthen New England’s Super Bowl odds and lead sportsbooks to shorten moneylines and quarterback prop lines tied to passing yards and touchdowns.
Bettors should monitor official injury reports and practice participation over the next week; any new medical updates could reopen value on alternative markets or spark line movement.
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Drake Maye confirmed that he is ready to go after speculations arose that he injured his shoulder in the Patriots AFC Championship win.
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