The New England Patriots faced a setback in their game against the New York Jets as quarterback Drake Maye had to leave the game due to a concussion caused by a helmet-to-helmet hit. Maye was injured in the first quarter when he was hit in the head by a Jets defender while scrambling. Despite his efforts to slide, linebacker Jamien Sherwood made direct contact with Maye’s helmet, forcing him to leave the field.
Maye had a rough start to the game, completing only 3 out of 6 passes for 23 yards and scoring a rushing touchdown. His touchdown had helped the Patriots take an early 7-0 lead in the game. Additionally, he had gained 46 rushing yards, making him the team’s leading rusher in the first half.
Having been named the starting quarterback after previous games, Maye had shown promise with three touchdown passes in a loss to the Houston Texans and two touchdown passes in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to the game against the Jets, he had accumulated 541 passing yards and five touchdown passes.
With Maye sidelined, veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett took over the game. Brissett, who had started the season as QB1, had led the Patriots to a surprising victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. However, the team had faced challenges since then, with Brissett amassing 696 passing yards and two touchdown passes in five games before stepping in for Maye against the Jets.
The Patriots will have to regroup and adjust their game plan with Brissett at the helm in the absence of Maye. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds to this unexpected change in their lineup.
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