Super Bowl LX sees Drake Maye match Joe Burrow's NFL postseason sack record amid Seattle Seahawks pressure

Super Bowl night is supposed to be about big throws and big moments. On Feb. 8, 2026, it also turned into a long, frustrating fight for Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye. From the opening drives, Seattle’s defense kept closing in, and the pocket never really felt clean.

Then came the play that locked in the headline. Another takedown in the second half pushed Maye into an unwanted piece of NFL history. On the biggest stage of the season, the pressure never let up, and that pressure shaped the entire story of his night.

Drake Maye ties Joe Burrow’s 19-sack postseason mark as Seattle Seahawks pass rush takes over

The record-tying moment came during the Patriots vs Seahawks clash in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026. Seattle’s front broke through again and dropped Maye behind the line, marking his 19th sack of this playoff run. That total ties the NFL record for most sacks taken by a quarterback in a single postseason, a mark Joe Burrow set during Cincinnati’s 2021 Super Bowl run.

This did not come out of nowhere. Maye entered the championship already carrying a heavy hit count from earlier playoff games against Denver, Houston, and the Chargers. Those defenses brought heat all postseason, and Seattle simply kept the trend going on the biggest night.

You could feel the tone early. Seattle’s defensive line kept squeezing the pocket and forcing quick decisions. Passing lanes closed fast. Receivers had little time to separate. Every dropback looked rushed, and the Patriots' offence struggled to find any rhythm.

The numbers tell the story. In the three playoff games before the Super Bowl, Maye completed 55.8 percent of his passes for 533 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also added 141 rushing yards and a score, often using his legs to escape pressure when protection broke down.

The harsh part is the stat that now follows him. Nineteen sacks across one postseason ties Joe Burrow for the most ever in a single playoff stretch. Both quarterbacks reached the Super Bowl while dealing with relentless pressure, which says a lot about how far their teams pushed despite protection issues.

By the time the latest sack landed in Super Bowl LX, the story felt clear. Seattle’s pass rush dictated the pace, disrupted drives, and never allowed Maye to settle. The record did not come from one bad series. It built week after week, then finally hit the historic number under the brightest lights in football.


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