Patriots keep rookie quarterback Drake Maye in game despite head injury concerns

The New England Patriots kept rookie quarterback Drake Maye in the game despite a significant hit to his head. Maye was cleared by doctors and expressed his desire to continue playing, stating he felt fine after the incident. Coach Jerod Mayo emphasized the importance of developing Maye as a competitor. The decision to keep him on the field raised concerns about the risk of injury, especially with the game already lost by the third quarter. Maye was finally replaced by veteran Jacoby Brissett with just under four minutes left in the game. The situation has led to questions about the team's priorities regarding player safety versus development.