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But he left the game early with a high-ankle sprain, was placed on IR, and is expected to miss more than the required four weeks. Even when he returns, he may need a ramp-up period and play inconsistently. Brown's rest-of-season value takes a huge hit.

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Brown's high-ankle sprain sidelines him 4+ weeks; trade if needy.

Brown looked sharp in his Patriots debut, dusting the defense early for what should have been a walk-in touchdown if Drake Maye hadn't underthrown it. However, he left the game early with a high-ankle sprain, was placed on IR, and is expected to miss more than the required four weeks. Even when he returns, he may need a ramp-up period and play inconsistently. The source advises that managers with strong rosters and IR spots can keep him stashed for late-season upside, but managers who sputtered out of the gate should consider moving off Brown quickly via trade.

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