New England Patriots 2026 season preview guide: Can Drake Maye get the franchise back to the Super Bowl?

The good news is the Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance in only the second season for quarterback Drake Maye. The bad news is Maye looked worse as the playoffs went on, and after a drama-filled offseason, New England has a much tougher schedule awaiting it.

The good news is the Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance in only the second season for quarterback Drake Maye. The bad news is Maye looked worse as the playoffs went on, and after a drama-filled offseason, New England has a much tougher schedule awaiting it.

The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.

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