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It wasn’t pretty, but Drake Maia and the New England Patriots they won the AFC Championship and will play in the Super Bowl LX. The Patriots survived Denver Broncos 10-7 in cold, snowy and wintry conditions. The Patriots broke a 7-7 halftime tie when placekicker Andy Borregales kicked a 23-yard field goal on the first play of the third quarter.
Those were the only points scored in the second half. After that Patriot field goalthe weather deteriorated dramatically and neither team was able to generate much offense.
May will lead the Patriots at the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium on February 8. He will be the second youngest starting quarterback in the Super Bowl at 23 years and 162 days. Dan Marinowho led the Miami Dolphins to an appearance in Super Bowl IX after the 1984 season, was the youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl. He was slightly younger than May at 23 years and 127 days.
Marino and the Dolphins lost their Super Bowl appearance to Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers by a 38-16 margin. Marino completed 29 of 50 passes for 318 yards with 1 TD and 2 interceptions in that game. Montana had a great day, completing 24 of 35 passes for 331 yards and 3 TDs, avoiding any interceptions. Montana won the Super Bowl MVP award. Marino would never appear in a Super Bowl again.
Weather conditions limited offensive production
May was limited to 10 of 21 passing for 86 yards in the win over the Broncos. Although he did not throw a touchdown, he ran for a touchdown in the first half and rushed for 65 yards on 10 carries. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson led the Patriots with 71 yards on 25 carries.
Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham started in place of the injured Bo Nix. He completed 17 of 31 passes for 133 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. His reverse pass in the second quarter was ruled a fumble and the Patriots recovered it at the Denver 12. May scored his touchdown two plays later on a 6-yard run.
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