The New England Patriots' trip to Munich, Germany isn't going according to plan.
On the Patriots' first offensive possession, former UNC football star Drake Maye looked to pass on third-and-goal. Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson hit him with a hip-drop tackle that should've been penalized but wasn't, injuring the former Tar Heel star.
In case you missed it, here's a look at the play.
#Patriots QB Drake Maye is questionable to return due to an ankle injury pic.twitter.com/ZLuLfDZseL
— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) November 15, 2026
Maye left the game after the play and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game for what is being called an ankle injury. He completed three of four passes for 48 yards before having to be replaced by Tommy DeVito.
What makes the sequence even crazier is what happened after the play.
Following the illegal tackle by Hutchinson, the former Michigan star celebrated while Maye was on the ground in pain. As he went through his celebration process, Hutchinson suffered an injury himself, one that does not look good for him.
Wait until you see the replay.
Aidan Hutchinson got hurt celebrating after he sacked Drake Maye pic.twitter.com/bTgMunWsnf
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) November 15, 2026
Following the Patriots trip to the Super Bowl a season ago, the 2026 season has been an up and down one for the franchise, especially for Maye. The former Tar Heel got off to a rough start to the season but has been much better as the season has gone along, but this injury is definitely a cause of concern for the Patriots organization.
The hope is that this injury isn't as serious as it looks and that the Patriots are holding him out of the rest of the game as a precautionary measure. Until we get more information, both UNC and Patriots fans will be holding their breaths waiting for an update on the beloved star quarterback.
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