The New England Patriots could not have had a worse experience on their trip to Germany this weekend for international NFL action.
The Patriots and the Lions met in Munich on Sunday, and things took a sharp turn south for the Patriots as they suffered a 35-10 loss to Detroit. But what made matters worse is that Drake Maye left the game for New England with an early injury to his ankle, and did not return.
Drake Maye injured in Patriots loss: what's the latest update on his status?
After the game, New England head coach Mike Vrabel had limited information on the nature and severity of Maye's injury. However, he did offer up the information that Maye is expected to undergo further tests of his ankle once the team returns from Germany.
Patriots QB Drake Maye is expected to undergo additional tests on his ankle when the team
returns to New England from Germany, per Mike Vrabel.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2026
Maye got injured in the first quarter after being sacked by Lions defender Aidan Hutchinson, who also injured his knee while celebrating the play. Vrabel shared the team's reason for withholding Maye for the rest of the game when updating the press on his injury.
"He couldn't function, couldn't play, couldn't do whatever he needed to do to play quarterback, to protect himself, to execute or function at that level," Vrabel said.
Maye went just 3-of-4 for 48 yards through the air before leaving the game with the injury. He has thrown for 2,330 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on the season. The Patriots turned to backup Tommy DeVito after Maye left the game, and Devito went 12-for-24 passing for 84 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
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