Falling stars: Pats' Maye, Lions' Hutchinson injured on same play in Munich

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  Mike ReissNov 15, 2026, 10:28 AM ET

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  Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.

MUNICH -- New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson were injured on the same play in the first quarter Sunday, taking star power out of the NFL's Week 10 international game at Allianz Arena.

Hutchinson sacked Maye on third down, ripping him down from behind on what appeared to be a possible hip-drop tackle, with Hutchinson's right arm reaching around Maye's right shoulder pad as brought him down and landed on the quarterback's lower leg.

Maye was helped to his feet and limped to the sideline, then later walked to the locker room for further evaluation as backup Tommy DeVito replaced him on the next drive. The Patriots announced his return as questionable.

Meanwhile, Hutchinson leaped in the air to celebrate his sack and landed awkwardly before remaining down with what appeared to be a right leg injury. The Lions also listed Hutchinson as questionable.

There was no penalty called on the play by referee Clay Martin's crew.

In addition to Maye, the Patriots are playing without starting right tackle Morgan Moses, who limped off on the team's second drive after sustaining a knee injury. He was replaced by 2026 first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu.