Drake Maye’s helmet-to-helmet hit, leaves game only to make heroic comeback

 Patriots’ rookie quarterback Drake Maye left a game after a helmet-to-helmet hit by Chargers’ Cam Hart. Although no flag was thrown for the collision, Maye had to leave for evaluation. Veteran Jacoby Brissett took over temporarily. Maye returned to the field after clearing concussion protocols. This incident raises questions about the team’s ability to protect their young quarterback. Patriots’ rookie quarterback Drake Maye left a game after a helmet-to-helmet hit by Chargers’ Cam Hart. Although no flag was thrown for the collision, Maye had to leave for evaluation. Veteran Jacoby Brissett took over temporarily. Maye returned to the field after clearing concussion protocols. This incident raises questions about the team’s ability to protect their young quarterback.