The New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship game on January 25, 2026 (ET) to advance to the Super Bowl. While conditions were difficult for passing, Drake Maye led the Patriots with 65 rushing yards, which became a key factor in their victory. The player’s performance solidified his role as the team’s leader in the post-Tom Brady era. Amid the Patriots’ successful NFL season, the spotlight fell on their star quarterback, Denver Broncos’ wife, Ann Michael Maye. She has been dominating the headlines for a while now, and recently she opened up about the rise in popularity.
Ann Michael Maye addresses growing interest in her amid the Patriots’ 2025-26 NFL run
Drake Maye’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, has candidly discussed her sudden social media fame. In a January 2026 interview with Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, Ann Michael admitted she was not used to the spotlight. Previously, fans flocked around her famous husband wherever they went, and Ann was the one who clicked photos of them, but lately, things have been different. In the latest NFL season, Drake Maye’s fans have shown great interest in her and want her in the photos rather than behind the lens. Calling it a “weird” feeling, Ann stated:
“I’m not used to it..It kind of blew up really fast and I’m used to Drake having it, you know, everywhere we go. People were asking him for pictures and things and I’m the one taking the photo. And now that people want [photos with] me. Yeah, it’s so weird.”
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