"I'm really gonna chop my hand off": Drake Maye’s wife Ann laughs off terrifying knife slip-up during baking video that had fans holding their breath

Drake Maye's wife Ann Michael is suddenly part of the Patriots postseason conversation, though not for anything that happened on the field. As New England rides the momentum of Drake Maye’s first playoff win, fans are just as invested in the moments unfolding off it.

The quarterback’s calm leadership has the Patriots favored heading into the Divisional round, but it is a lighthearted kitchen moment from his wife that has captured unexpected attention.Ann Michael Maye has quietly become a fan favorite, not through press boxes or red carpets, but from her own kitchen. Her growing TikTok presence feels genuine and unscripted, the kind of content that draws people in without trying too hard.

That authenticity was on full display when a routine cooking video turned tense for a brief second, leaving viewers wincing and laughing all at once.

Drake Maye's wife Ann Michael turns a scary moment into a viral laugh

On January 13, Ann shared a new TikTok with her more than 360,000 followers, walking them through dinner preparation for herself and Drake. The plan was simple. Spaghetti squash, sauce, and ground beef. The execution, however, came with a split second that made fans hold their breath.

As she attempted to slice the large squash with a heavy knife, Ann paused and voiced the concern many viewers were already feeling. “I feel like I'm really gonna chop my hand off or something here. That would be not good, at all,” she said, before adjusting her grip and safely finishing the cut. The honesty of the moment landed instantly. It was relatable, funny, and real.

The rest of the video returned to its familiar rhythm. Ann blended cottage cheese and tomatoes into a sauce, browned ground beef, and assembled the dish with relaxed confidence.

In the background, sharp-eyed fans noticed Drake Maye quietly making a cameo, a reminder that even playoff quarterbacks spend their evenings waiting for dinner like everyone else.The final plate may not have looked restaurant ready, but that was never the point. What resonated was the warmth of the moment. Ann Michael Maye did not play to the camera. She simply showed up as herself. In doing so, she reminded fans why they root for this couple as much as they do for the team they represent.Also Read: Drake Maye’s wife Ann Michael sparks curiosity with ‘baby steps’ post that quietly grabs fans’ attention