The Patriots began their road to Super Bowl 2026 in earnest with at least a modicum of concern about their star player. Quarterback Drake Maye landed on New England’s Wednesday injury report with a right shoulder issue and, though the team did not practice, was listed as “limited” in a hypothetical scenario in which the team did. Drake Maye scrambles past a Denver defender during the Patriots’ win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship on Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. I think it’s just the buildup of throwing, including training camp, 30 weeks straight of throwing and four days a week. Drake Maye is tackled by Malcolm Roach during the second the half of the Patriots’ AFC title game road win over the Broncos.