Together with his efficiency final Sunday in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Drake Maye grew to become 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 goals of Maye including to these accolades Sunday in opposition to the New York Jets ended within the second quarter.
The rookie quarterback was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a head damage 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 damage 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 known as on the play.
At halftime, New England head coach Jerod Mayo instructed CBS that the rookie quarterback was out for the remainder of the sport:
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo simply instructed 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 provide New England an early 7-0 lead over the visiting Jets:
Nevertheless, if they’re to beat their rivals as we speak, they may want a giant efficiency from Jacoby Brissett, who entered the sport instead of the injured rookie.