Drake Maye Injury Update: Will the Patriots’ star quarterback return against the Lions?
Drake Maye suffered an injury on the Patriots’ first drive of the game and it remains to be seen whether or not he returns.
The New England Patriots came into the Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions with some solid momentum on the injury side of things thanks to A.J. Brown’s return and Rhamondre Stevenson’s availablity.
That quickly dissipated, however, once Drake Maye suffered and ankle injury on the first drive of the game. Drake Maye completed three of his first four passes for 48 yards on the drive and had the Patriots offense on the move before Aidan Hutchinson sacked him on a 3rd and goal from the Lions 13-yard line.
The Lions’ star pass rusher landed awkwardly on Maye’s legs as both players fell to the ground and that’s when the injury occurred. FOX Sports’ sideline reporter Pam Oliver later reported Maye’s ankle injury and said he’s questionable to return.
As of publication, Maye is being evaluated in the locker room.
Hutchinson was also hurt on the play, albeit afterward. He hurt his knee while jumping during the post-sack celebration and was later seen heading to the locker room, himself. He’s questionable to return, as well.
Patriots tackle Morgan Moses goes down, too
Drake Maye’s injury isn’t the only tough development for the Patriots, so far. Starting tackle Morgan Moses was rolled up on during the team’s second drive of the game and also had to go to the locker room.
The injury occurred on the first play of the Patriots’ second drive, which was a one-yard Stevenson run. Moses was quickly listed as questionable to return and his injury has officially been labeled as a knee injury.
Update: Moses has returned to the game as of nine minutes left in the second quarter, but Maye has yet to return.
Tommy DeVito has entered the game for Maye. We will provide any and all updates once more information comes through.
