Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been ruled out of the game after injuring his knee celebrating a sack.
Hutchinson sacked Drake Maye on third-and-goal to end the Patriots’ first offensive possession. Hutchinson then got up to celebrate, jumped into the air pumping his fist, and landed awkwardly. His right knee appeared to buckle.
Although Hutchinson was able to limp off the field under his own power, it looked like a potentially serious injury for Hutchinson, a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.
Maye was also injured when Hutchinson sacked him: Maye hurt his ankle and was ruled out of the game.
Injuries have affected both teams, but the Lions are in better shape with a 28-3 lead in the fourth quarter.