Patriots QB Drake Maye Ruled Out with an Ankle Injury After a Sack by Aidan Hutchinson in Munich
Drake Maye left with an ankle injury and Aidan Hutchinson went to the locker room after the same sack, leaving both teams with major concerns.
- On Sunday, November 15, 2026, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson suffered a significant right knee injury during a sack celebration against the New England Patriots at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and was ruled out shortly after.
- Leaping to celebrate a sack of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, Hutchinson's knee buckled upon landing on the first drive, forcing the team captain to leave the field for medical evaluation.
- NFL Network reported Hutchinson "is feared to have suffered a significant knee injury," and The Ringer confirmed he is out for the season, while Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated, "We'll know more when we get back to the States."
- Defeating the Patriots 35-10, the Lions will look to rookie defensive end Derrick Moore and D.J. Wonnum to fill the void, as Moore recorded two sacks to help Detroit secure the win.
- Previously fracturing his tibia and fibula in 2024, Hutchinson faces another recovery as the 7-2 Lions prepare to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field next Sunday.
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Aidan Hutchinson injures knee after sack celebration, set for tests on return to Detroit
Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson appeared to hurt his right knee while celebrating a sack of the Patriots’ Drake Maye in the first quarter of Detroit’s 35-10 win Sunday.
MUNICH (AP) — The Lions' defensive wing, Aidan Hutchinson, seemed to hurt his right knee while celebrating a Sunday capture of the Patriots' Drake Maye in the first quarter of Detroit's 35-10 victory.
Calls Mount Against NFL Refs Over No-Call on Play That Injured Drake Maye vs. Lions
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye exited Sunday’s Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions at the Allianz Arena in Munich with a right ankle injury. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sacked him from behind on New England’s opening third-and-goal play, and referee Clay Martin’s crew threw no penalty flag, sparking immediate backlash from fans online. After a 26-yard flea-flicker pass to Mack Hollins, penalties pushed New England back b…
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