EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – While Drake Maye was busy dismantling the New York Jets’ defense on the field, his biggest supporter was making sure the world knew exactly how proud she was from the stands.
As the clock wound down on a emphatic 42-10 victory that crowned the New England Patriots as AFC East champions, Ann Michael Maye took to Instagram to capture the moment. Resharing the team’s official title graphic, the quarterback’s wife added her own jubilant stamp: LETS GOOOOOOO!! So proud, followed by a red heart emoji.
It was a digital celebration of a very real, very dominant reality: The Patriots are back on top, and her husband is the primary reason why.
Maye didn’t just play well on Sunday; he played a game for the history books. In a performance that bordered on robotic efficiency, he completed 19 of 21 passes (90%) for 256 yards and five touchdowns. According to league data, he is the first player in NFL history to combine a 90% completion rate with 250-plus yards and five scores in a single game.
The clinic effectively ended the Bills’ stranglehold on the division and validated the MVP chants that have been growing louder in New England. Veteran receiver Stefon Diggs, who has seen his fair share of elite quarterback play, didn’t mince words after the game.
He keeps getting better each and every week, Diggs said. They kind of keeping this MVP stuff, so it’s time we start rolling with it.
With 4,203 passing yards and 30 touchdowns on the season, Maye isn’t just a contender; he is arguably the frontrunner.
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Throughout this 13-3 campaign, Ann Michael has been a fixture of the Patriots’ resurgence. Her social media has become a scrapbook of the team’s journey from a 4-13 rebuilding squad to a Super Bowl contender. Whether she’s sharing snaps in a custom red-and-black oversized Patriots jacket or cheering from the sideline with friends, she has embodied the excitement returning to Foxborough.
Her posts often captioned with All smiles around here or Goooo Pats!!! reflect a season that has given New England fans plenty to smile about. After a mid-season hiccup against the Bills, the team regained its footing, winning key matchups against the Ravens and now the Jets to seal the division.
The significance of this win cannot be overstated. Just a year ago, the Patriots were finishing a dismal four-win season. Now, they sit at 13-3, having locked up the division title for the first time since 2019. The rapid ascension of Drake Maye has accelerated the franchise’s timeline, turning a rebuild into a reload almost overnight.
They kind of keeping this MVP stuff, so it’s time we start rolling with it. – Stefon Diggs, Patriots Wide Receiver
Diggs’ endorsement carries weight. By publicly backing his quarterback for the league’s highest individual honor, he is signaling to the locker room and the media that the Patriots believe they have the best player in football under center.
The AFC East belongs to New England once again. With the division title secured and the offense firing at a historic clip, the Patriots look dangerous. They will close out the regular season next Sunday against the Miami Dolphins a final tune-up before they take their high-powered show, and their supportive cheering section, into the playoffs.
