A.J. Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain

A.J. Brown, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots, missed four games while recovering from a high ankle sprain. He returned to play against the New York Jets, but had difficulty performing, including dropping passes. Despite Brown's struggles in the game, quarterback Drake Maye's playmaking helped the Patriots compete.

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3 sources
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 15h ago

Patriots beat the Jets, but A.J. Brown drops the ball in his return

Portland Press HeraldLean Left· 23h ago

A.J. Brown struggles in return to Patriots in win over Jets

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

Patriots' A.J. Brown returns from IR after missing 4 games with ankle injury

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3 sources
NewsweekCenter· 6h ago

Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Honest About AJ Brown's Drop-Filled Game

NBC BostonCenter· 13h ago

Stock Watch: Drake Maye playmaking makes up for A.J. Brown drops vs. Jets

WHDH BostonLean Left· 20h ago

A.J. Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain

NBC BostonCenter· 1d ago

A.J. Brown's drops a major letdown in sloppy win for Patriots

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New York PostLean Right· 20h ago

What A.J. Brown blamed for brutal dropped-filled return to Patriots

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  1. Oct 18A.J. Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain
  2. Oct 19Stock Watch: Drake Maye playmaking makes up for A.J. Brown drops vs. Jets

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A.J. Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain

2 developments · 7 sources