Drake Maye was hoping to produce a bounceback game in Germany against the Lions, but the Patriots quarterback had to leave the game after just one drive.
A crucial play of the first quarter was when Aidan Hutchinson sacked Maye on 3rd-and-goal, forcing the Patriots to kick a field goal. In the process, Maye was shaken up heading off the field and needed to be looked at by medical staff.
Hutchinson appeared to come down on Maye’s right ankle before he himself suffered an injury on the celebration.
Aidan Hutchinson goes down holding his leg after jumping and celebrating a sack https://t.co/jT4UxVOCyU
— JM Football (@JomboyMediaFB) November 15, 2026
Maye has been a fairly durable player in his Patriots career, which is part of the reason why he has become so valuable for the team. If Maye is forced to miss any amount of time, it could be devastating for New England.
Here’s the latest on Maye’s injury.
MORE: Latest on Aidan Hutchinson’s injury
Drake Maye injury update
After medical staff looked at Maye during the Lions’ drive, Maye limped his way back to the Patriots locker room. That meant backup quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the game in relief.
Drake Maye is headed to the locker room. 📺: FOX/FOX One https://t.co/DlrMrpYMEZ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 15, 2026
The Patriots declared Maye questionable to return with the injury, and he remained in the locker room for the Patriots’ next few drives.
#Patriots QB Drake Maye (ankle, questionable) remains in the locker room for the start of the Pats third drive. DeVito still in at quarterback.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) November 15, 2026
New England has its bye next week, which could help determine whether Maye returns in this game. For now, it’s DeVito’s game to play.
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