Drake Maye Heads to Locker Room After Hutchinson Sack
Things did not start well in Munich for the Patriots.
On November 15, 2026, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was escorted to the locker room following a rough third-down sack by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. The hit came at the close of a promising opening drive, where Maye connected with Hunter Henry and Mack Hollins to move the ball downfield. However, Hutchinson brought him down on third-and-goal, leading to the Patriots settling for a field goal. The Patriots' biggest concern shifted quickly from moving the ball to Maye's health.
ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that Maye was heading off the field, but the Patriots had not announced a diagnosis or stated whether he would return. A few minutes later, the Patriots made an official announcement, confirming that Maye had an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito, with rookie Behren Morton available as the emergency third quarterback, would take over against the Lions if Maye cannot return. New England entered the game at 5-4, looking to respond to last week's loss to Green Bay.
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