After Hutchinson Sack, Drake Maye Leaves Patriots Game for Medical Evaluation
Sack prompts medical evaluation
Hutchinson brought down Maye during the first quarter, raising concern for both the Lions and the Patriots. Medical staff assessed Maye in the blue medical area for several moments.
Maye then headed to the locker room for additional evaluation as the Patriots started their second possession. The team said he was questionable to return.
Maye’s season numbers
Maye, New England’s third-year quarterback, has thrown for 2,282 yards this season. That total ranks sixth in the NFL, according to the article. He has also passed for 18 touchdowns, tied for fourth, and 11 interceptions. His season totals include 219 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns and a 96.8 passer rating.
Performance compared with last season
Maye has not matched the level of play that put him second in last season’s MVP voting. Even so, his production this year has been described as solid. His status for the rest of the game remained uncertain after the Patriots designated him questionable to return.
Key points
- Drake Maye went to the locker room after a first-quarter sack by Aidan Hutchinson.
- The Patriots listed Maye as questionable to return.
- Maye has 2,282 passing yards, 18 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions this season.