A.J. Brown Still Battling High-Ankle Sprain, Production Concerns Mount

Patriots wideout A.J. Brown, 29, is "pushing through" a high-ankle sprain sustained in Week 1, which kept him out for four weeks. Since returning in Week 6, he's logged just 6 catches for 75 yards on 16 targets in two games, and fumbled once. In Week 7, he ranked fourth-worst among receivers in average separation at 1.5 yards, an ongoing issue. Brown has only three receptions in each of his three games this season, a significant drop from his 1,000+ yard seasons in 2024-25, raising concerns about his production.