Maye sustains concussion in Patriots' win over Jets
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye was ruled out of Sunday's 25-22 win over the New York Jets in the second quarter after being evaluated for a head injury.
Maye took a helmet-to-helmet hit on a scramble late in the first quarter. He stayed in for the rest of his team's offensive drive before being examined in the blue medical tent and going to the locker room.
Drake Maye was a little slow to get up after this hit to the head on his last scramble. pic.twitter.com/UUo63fX0w6
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) October 27, 2024
The No. 3 pick went 3-for-6 passing with 23 yards before exiting the matchup. He also rushed for 46 yards and one touchdown while making his third career start.
Jacoby Brissett, who started five games earlier this season, entered the contest at QB for the Patriots.
QB Drake Maye's injury status the top story, as Patriots trail 13-7 at halftime. Maye being evaluated for a concussion.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 27, 2024
Maye had been the best player on the field before departing.
Drops from Tyquan Thornton (hasn't played since) and Kayshon Boutte hurt.
Jets get ball in 2H.
With Maye sidelined, Brissett stepped up in the second half, finishing the day with 15 completions on 24 attempts for 132 yards. The veteran signal-caller also quarterbacked a game-winning drive that saw running back Rhamondre Stevenson score a go-ahead touchdown with 0:22 seconds left.
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