Patriots fit with McDaniels could unlock 150+ targets and WR3 upside.

A.J. BrownWR

2025 down year (WR11, 27.5% target share, 7 TDs, 1000 yards) was environment-driven by Kevin Patullo's Eagles offense. Weeks 11-16 showed true ceiling with 32% target share, 88 rec yards/game, 2.8 yards per route run, nearly 20 PPG in full PPR. With Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels (who elevated Brandon Marshall, Devontae Adams), Brown could see 150+ targets. Expected points per game pace (19.6) would rank WR3 overall. Fourth-best against man coverage. Patriots offense will feature downfield shots. Undervalued and underranked despite elite talent.

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A down year for AJ Brown was wide receiver, 11 points per game at 27.5% target share...weeks 11 through 16, 32% target share 88 receiving yards per game...nearly 20 points per game in full PPR...this guy could see north of 150 targets and just smash.

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What did FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast say about A.J. Brown?: 2025 down year (WR11, 27.5% target share, 7 TDs, 1000 yards) was environment-driven by Kevin Patullo's Eagles offense. Weeks 11-16 showed true ceiling with 32% target share, 88 rec yards/game, 2.8 yards per route run, nearly 20 PPG in full PPR. With Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels (who elevated Brandon Marshall, Devontae Adams), Brown could see 150+ targets. Expected points per game pace (19.6) would rank WR3 overall. Fourth-best against man coverage. Patriots offense will feature downfield shots. Undervalued and underranked despite elite talent.
Is this good or bad for A.J. Brown's fantasy football value?: STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for A.J. Brown (WR). Patriots fit with McDaniels could unlock 150+ targets and WR3 upside.
Where can I see A.J. Brown's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?: A.J. Brown's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.

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