Foxborough, Massachusetts — November 24, 2025

Right after the 26-20 win over the Bengals, the Patriots unexpectedly became the center of the NFL universe when a viral video surfaced showing Stefon Diggs performing the famous “Superman” celebration directly in front of Drake Maye. The move, long associated with Cam Newton, carried extra weight since Newton had just trashed the Patriots and called their 10-2 record “fool’s gold.” But what made the video explode wasn’t the celebration itself — it was Maye’s reaction.

In that moment, Diggs burst out laughing while recreating the “Superman” pose, clearly mocking Newton’s recent comments. Maye simply smiled, politely shook his head, and refused to follow along. No bitterness. No retaliation. Just the familiar calmness. Diggs then shook his hand again — this time without any provocative gesture — and Maye maintained the same respectful demeanor as always, displaying the poise of a quarterback far more mature than his age.

What seemed like a lighthearted joke between teammates quickly became the hottest topic on social media, especially with Newton constantly downplaying them — from calling the Patriots “fake gold” to denying Maye belongs among the league’s top quarterbacks. All the pressure was piling onto the young rookie. Yet Maye’s calm response to the mocking gesture triggered a wave of respect from both Patriots fans and the entire NFL community.

When asked about the video after the game, Maye answered with a maturity that made everyone nod in approval: “I don’t need a celebration or any gesture to respond to anyone. We answer by playing football and winning games. If someone still doubts the Patriots, just look at how we fight every single week. That’s the strongest response this team needs.” Patriots Nation heard it and could only beam with pride.

The win over the Bengals didn’t just push the Patriots to 10-2 — it further defined who Drake Maye is as a person. Poise. Calmness. Respect for opponents. And a focus on winning instead of drama. The image of Maye refusing the “Superman” pose didn’t just shut down the Cam Newton controversy — it showcased a rare early maturity in a rookie and gave everyone confidence that the Patriots have truly found their leader of the future.