Drake Maye entered Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions in Munich riding the second-longest touchdown streak in New England Patriots franchise history. The third-year quarterback had accounted for at least three total touchdowns in six straight games, closing in on Tom Brady’s franchise record of 10 consecutive games set in 2007.
New England’s trip to Germany, however, turned difficult early. Maye limped to the locker room in the first quarter after being sacked by Lions star Aidan Hutchinson, cutting his chance to extend the streak short before it could continue.
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Drake Maye ruled out with ankle injury in Munich
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10). Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images.
Drake Maye was downgraded from questionable to out with an ankle injury, ending his day after just one series.
Maye had played in 27 consecutive games, all 17 last season and the first 10 this year, before the streak was broken.
Tommy DeVito took over at quarterback in Maye’s absence as New England trailed early in Germany.
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How Drake Maye’s streak compares to Tom Brady’s franchise record
Maye’s six-game run included three touchdown passes at Buffalo, a four-touchdown effort with a rushing score, and three touchdown passes in a losing effort against Green Bay the week before. Brady’s record streak came during his MVP season in 2007.
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Through eight games this season, Maye had already thrown 18 touchdown passes, putting him on pace for 34 on the year, before Sunday’s early exit interrupted his push toward Brady’s mark.
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