Pats Pulpit on A.J. Brown
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The star wide receiver was targeted a game-high 10 times but ended with just three receptions for 27 yards. Among the seven incompletions his direction featured a handful of drops, including on a third-down slant and deep go-ball down the right sideline. It was more encouraging, however, that Brown looked explosive and was getting open throughout the day in his return from an ankle injury.
STACKED’s take
Brown's return from ankle injury showed separation but poor finishing; 75% of fans remain confident.
A.J. Brown returned from a 4-week ankle injury against the Jets and was targeted a game-high 10 times but caught just 3 passes for 27 yards, including multiple drops on key plays (third-down slant, deep go-ball). Despite the poor output, he showed explosive separation and was getting open throughout the game. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted: "I like the separation, unfortunately we just have to finish." The performance fell short of expectations after the Patriots traded a 2028 first-round pick for him in June, but 75% of fans surveyed remain confident he will bounce back, citing lack of connection time with Drake Maye and early-return rust as mitigating factors.
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