Dave Portnoy didn’t just celebrate the Patriots’ latest win; he made it bigger. After rookie quarterback Drake Maye led a stunning upset over the Buccaneers, the Barstool Sports founder jumped straight into prediction mode, calling a Super Bowl run that has everyone talking.
The New England Patriots pulled off a surprising 28-23 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But instead of just celebrating, Portnoy took it several steps further. Moments after the final whistle, he looked straight into the camera and declared, “See you in Santa Clara.” In his mind, the Pats are Super Bowl-bound.
The Moment Portnoy Went Full Patriot Prophet
It all started right after Maye and the Patriots shocked the Bucs. Portnoy, who’s as Boston as it gets, was watching the win unfold like every other diehard fan, yelling, pacing, and probably tweeting too much. Then came the now-viral clip he posted after the game, where he confidently predicted New England would make it all the way to the Super Bowl in Santa Clara.
He said, “What happened today: Patriots blow out the Bucs, first place in the division, Buffalo’s down 14! It’s back to the good old days! We’ll see you guys in Santa Clara!”
This wasn’t just any win. The Buccaneers were 6-3 heading into the matchup, and Maye was still trying to prove himself after a rocky start to his rookie season. But his performance against Tampa changed everything. He threw for 270 yards, tossed two touchdowns, and led two clutch scoring drives that sealed the victory. For the first time in a long time, Patriots fans saw a glimpse of hope, and Portnoy turned that into a full-blown prophecy.
Even Maye himself felt the momentum shift. During his postgame interview, he spoke about how the energy in the building felt different. When reporters asked about the home crowd chanting “MVP” after the win, he smiled and said, “That was fun, man. It just shows how much this fan base wants to win again.” Portnoy was clearly speaking for all of them.
Fans Turned His Prediction Into Pure Chaos
Once Portnoy’s video hit social media, it was game over as Patriots fans ran with it instantly, and the internet split fast. One fan wrote, “You and all of us know playoff football is much different than what the Patriots are doing now. They won’t beat either Chiefs, Bills and possibly Ravens in the playoffs,” summing up the realist crowd who think Portnoy’s prediction is fun but not grounded in playoff reality.
Then came the blunt prediction: “Second round loss to the Chiefs.”
Others weren’t in the mood for logic. “Let’s gooooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” one fan shouted, perfectly capturing the emotional high of the moment.
Of course, the internet always brings the jokes. One user posted, “Damn I coulda sworn Bert Kreischer was a Tampa Bucs fan who knew…” a playful jab at Portnoy’s loud enthusiasm and, apparently, his resemblance to the comedian.
And then there were the rivals. “Not possible Dave, the Broncos are going to the Super Bowl,” another fan teased, turning Portnoy’s wild optimism into a league-wide meme. Every team’s fan base seems to have its own version of Portnoy, the eternal believer.
Whether his prediction proves right or wrong, he’s reignited something fans haven’t felt in years: belief. After a season of ups and downs, the Patriots finally have momentum, a quarterback worth rooting for, and a fan base buzzing again. Portnoy may be exaggerating, but that’s part of the fun. For now, his bold call is exactly what New England needed: hope wrapped in humor and a little bit of chaos.
Published: Nov 10, 2025 03:30 pm