Patriots Injury Breakdown Following Super Bowl 60 Clash with Seahawks
The New England Patriots faced a disappointing conclusion to their season during Super Bowl 60 against the Seattle Seahawks. Alongside the loss, the team experienced several key injuries that could affect their offseason plans.
Patriots Injury Breakdown Following Super Bowl 60 Clash with Seahawks
Quarterback Drake Maye
Starting quarterback Drake Maye played through a shoulder injury aggravated in the AFC Championship Game. Despite receiving a pre-game injection, he took hits on 16 plays. Maye completed all 71 offensive snaps without citing his injury as an excuse for his performance.
Linebacker Jahlani Tavai
Rotational linebacker Jahlani Tavai started Sunday’s game but experienced a shoulder injury following an incomplete third-down pass. Initially deemed questionable to return, Tavai missed one defensive drive but came back to log 44 total snaps across defense and special teams.
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez performed impressively but sustained a wrist injury in the third quarter while tackling Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp. Nevertheless, he played nearly all of the Patriots’ 72 defensive snaps, indicating his resilience.
Tight End Hunter Henry
Tight end Hunter Henry was targeted six times in the game, ending with a head injury following a hit on a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, Henry did not return after being labeled questionable.
Outlook for the Patriots
Following the conclusion of the 2025 season, the Patriots’ players will not return until April. While injuries to Tavai and Henry require monitoring, no serious long-term concerns appear to arise from the Super Bowl injuries. Immediate post-game evaluations will dictate recovery timelines for both players.
- Drake Maye: 71 offensive snaps, shoulder injury.
- Jahlani Tavai: 44 total snaps, shoulder injury, questionable return.
- Christian Gonzalez: Nearly all 72 defensive snaps, wrist injury.
- Hunter Henry: Six targets, head injury, did not return.
Despite the setbacks, the Patriots left the Super Bowl with few major injury worries, a small consolation in an otherwise disappointing game.
