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You never know what will be asked during Super Bowl media availability, but for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, he doesn’t mind a little ranking question regarding his wife, Ann Michaels’, baking.
Maye, who has helped lead the Patriots to the “Big Game” in Santa Clara this week in just his second NFL season, was asked to rank four of his wife’s recipes that have been talked about throughout the season. Ann Michael shares her recipes on TikTok, some of which go viral in what she calls “Bakemas” for the holiday season.
The Patriots signal caller already knew what his top picks would be in the kitchen.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) speaks to the media during opening night of Super Bowl LX at the San Jose Convention Center on February 2, 2026. (Kyle Terada/Imagn Images)
Drake Maye (10) of the New England Patriots and his wife, Ann Michael Maye, pose for a photo before the game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Dec. 1, 2025. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
“Cinnamon roll snickerdoodle, she just made them for the O-line this week,” Maye said with a smile. That’s my No. 1.”
After that he had to think about it.
“Puppy codes, I put puppy food No. 3. Pistachio bread, I think it’s good. I’m not a fan, [so] I set it at four o’clock. The crumbled copycat sugar cookie? Yes, put it at No. 2.”
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With nerves and high expectations for everyone on the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks entering this week, questions like these might make things easier.
And for the Patriots, it’s always good to have some fresh baked goods as a treat before the Super Bowl. Remember Donna Kelce bringing some homemade cookies to her boys, Jason and Travis Kelce, before they met in the Super Bowl a few years ago?
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts after the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. 25 January 2026. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)
Maye has previously spoken about Ann Michaels’ TikToks, calling her a “superstar” with over 200,000 followers.
“(She’s) on her little journey doing ‘Bakemas’ right now. I get to try all her stuff that she bakes. I try to bring some leftovers into the building,” Maye told “WEEI Afternoons.”
“She’s been a great addition to me being up here and living with me.”
Maye loves to talk about his wife’s baking, but he knows it’s still a business trip to the West Coast this week. The Patriots have enjoyed a quick turnaround under new head coach Mike Vrabel, winning the AFC East and three playoff games en route to the Super Bowl.
However, Maye hasn’t been his usual, consistent self on the field that we saw all season en route to becoming an MVP candidate. He has not completed more than 59% of his passes in any of his three games, though he has thrown four touchdowns to two interceptions.
Drake Maye of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX opening night at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 2, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots and wife Ann Michael Maye hug after the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
Against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game, Maye only threw for 86 yards, although the snowy weather played a big part in that.
With perfect weather expected in the Bay Area Sunday night, Maye should have the right conditions to get back in the saddle and try his luck against the Seahawks’ top-rated defense this season.
