Key Highlights
- Compared to the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady-era Patriots dynasty, this iteration is decent rather than dominant, and perhaps a year of two ahead of schedule. NFC championship game: Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks – liveRead moreAfter all, the quarterback, Drake Maye, is a 23-year-old in only his second NFL season and this was merely his third playoff game.
- He is, though, a fast-emerging and special talent spearheading a versatile and resilient group that adjusted effectively after early struggles against Denver, defended stoutly and did just enough to beat under-strength opponents who did not make the most of their chances in what devolved into a dour contest in awful weather. Maye will be the youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl since Dan Marino in 1985.
- “What an atmosphere out here, battling the elements.
- Love this team,” Maye told CBS Sports after the game.
- “It wasn’t ideal; the defence have been stepping up all play-offs.