NFL: The Insiders on A.J. Brown

PodcastThe NFL Report: The NFL is Kicking Off + Bucky Brooks & Mike Giardi Join the Sh...September 10, 2026

From the episode

He gives them a true number one receiver... He's going to be positioned at the X receiver. That's the big physical receiver that has to win against press coverage at the line of scrimmage.

Mentioned at 5:20 – 7:05

STACKED’s take

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Brown expected to be the Patriots' primary X receiver

A.J. Brown is expected to serve as the Patriots' true number one X receiver, tasked with winning one-on-one matchups against press coverage. Bucky Brooks notes Brown's elite efficiency against press (3.4 yards per route) and historical production, suggesting he will be a focal point for Drake May.