Overview
- Newton used ESPN’s First Take on Monday to say the Super Bowl result proved his season-long critique, again calling the Patriots “fool’s gold.”
- The Patriots lost 29-13 to Seattle in a game the Seahawks controlled for three quarters, with most New England production coming late.
- He had questioned New England and quarterback Drake Maye since November for benefiting from an easy slate, including only two regular-season wins over eventual playoff teams.
- Newton predicted the Patriots will not be a top-nine team in the AFC next season, presenting it as a forecast that they will miss the playoffs.
- His comments drew fresh fan backlash, while coverage also noted New England’s playoff path included an AFC title win over a Broncos team led by backup Jarrett Stidham.