New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson both exited their game in Germany due to injuries sustained during the same play on the opening drive. The incident occurred on a third-down sack during New England’s first possession.
Maye was ruled out with an ankle injury after being initially listed as questionable. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel described it as a “lower leg” injury and stated that the quarterback was unable to function or perform the duties necessary to play the position. Vrabel indicated that additional testing would be conducted back in the United States to determine the full severity of the injury. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito took over for the remainder of the contest, completing 12 of 24 passes for 81 yards, one touchdown, and one interception as New England fell to Detroit 35-10.
Hutchinson sustained what early reports suggested was a significant knee injury during the play. He underwent an MRI immediately and was scheduled to receive a second opinion. According to reporting, there appeared minimal prospect of the defensive end returning during the current season. Lions coach Dan Campbell noted the team would have more information once returning to the United States.
Campbell acknowledged the difficulty of losing a player of Hutchinson’s caliber and captain status but commended his teammates for stepping up in response to the defensive loss. The head coach emphasized the team’s ability to adjust and compensate for the significant defensive absence.
The Patriots will have a bye week during Week 11 before resuming play in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Lions return home in Week 11 to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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