Overview
- On Sunday, Nov. 15, Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on third-and-goal and both players left the field for further evaluation after the play.
- The Patriots declared Maye out for the remainder of the game and turned to backup Tommy DeVito, who entered on New England’s next drive.
- The Lions listed Hutchinson questionable to return after his right knee buckled during a post-sack celebration and he walked into the locker room limping.
- Independent video analysts and NFL reporter Ian Rapoport raised concern that Hutchinson may have a significant knee injury, including a possible ACL tear, which could mean a multi-week absence pending official tests.
- Neither team has released diagnostic imaging results yet, and the outcomes will determine short-term game plans and longer-term availability with New England’s Week 11 bye providing extra recovery time for Maye.