Drake Maye lasted 10 plays in Munich. After moving the New England Patriots into the red zone Sunday, he hurt his ankle on a sack by Aidan Hutchinson and did not return against the Detroit Lions.
After the 35-10 loss, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Maye would have more tests once the team got home. He did not have a diagnosis to give in his postgame press conference.
“That he couldn’t function. Couldn’t play. Couldn’t run,” Vrabel said when a reporter followed up on Maye’s condition.
The Patriots have their bye in Week 11, then visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12. Maye went 3-of-4 for 48 yards on the opening drive and had an 11-yard run before the sack. New England settled for a field goal.
Tommy DeVito finished the game, completing 12 of 24 passes for 81 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. The Patriots had 151 total yards and converted 4 of 13 third downs.
At the podium afterward, Vrabel would not confirm a reporter’s suggestion that Maye had a high ankle sprain. He said he knew it was a lower-leg injury and that Maye could not go back into the game.
New England is 5-5. Vrabel said the players would be back Tuesday, though he would have to see how many of the injured players could take part.
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