Along with his efficiency final Sunday towards the Jacksonville Jaguars, Drake Maye turned the second quarterback in NFL historical past to throw for over 500 yards and 5 touchdowns over his first two NFL begins. The opposite? Dan Marino.
Nevertheless, any desires of Maye including to these accolades Sunday towards the New York Jets ended within the second quarter.
The rookie quarterback was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a head harm and was initially listed as questionable to return. Shortly after that announcement, studies emerged on the CBS Sports activities broadcast that Maye was being evaluated for a concussion.
The harm appeared to come back on this scramble from Maye, the place he was hit on the again of his head as he slid:
A penalty was not referred to as on the play.
At halftime, New England head coach Jerod Mayo advised CBS that the rookie quarterback was out for the remainder of the sport:
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo simply advised CBS Drake Maye (head) is out.
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Maye did information the Patriots into the top zone throughout his time within the sport, scoring on this landing run to present New England an early 7-0 lead over the visiting Jets:
Nevertheless, if they’re to beat their rivals at this time, they may want a giant efficiency from Jacoby Brissett, who entered the sport rather than the injured rookie.
