Footballguys on A.J. Brown

Brown's immediate rapport with Maye positions him as Patriots' clear WR1 target leader.

Brown joined the Patriots in June and made an immediate impression on Drake Maye, who stated "A.J.'s been awesome . . . You just gotta throw it near him, and he'll make a play." Brown finished as a top-20 receiver all four seasons in Philadelphia with top-5 PPR finishes in 2022 and 2023, posting 78 catches, 1,003 yards, and seven touchdowns in 15 games last year. He should easily lead New England in targets on a team coming off a 14-3 season and Super Bowl trip. Maye already trusting Brown is the best part of this dynamic.

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