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Buffalo Rumblings fantasy football takes on A.J. Brown
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All Buffalo Rumblings insights about A.J. Brown
NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and is expected to miss approximately 6 games according to reports; this is particularly damaging as the Patriots acquired him in the offseason specifically to address their need for a number-one receiver.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
The Patriots may be without wide receiver A.J. Brown when they face the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, suggesting potential injury or availability concerns for that matchup.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Seahawks and is expected to be sidelined at least four weeks per ESPN's Adam Schefter; Jordan Schultz reported the Patriots' internal belief is Brown could miss 3-6 weeks with discussions ongoing about a short-term IR stint. Based on both timelines, Brown will not be available for New England's Week 4 matchup against the Bills in Orchard Park, and the source notes New England may take a precautionary approach given Brown's age and importance to the Patriots offense in Year 3 of the Drake Maye era.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Brown was acquired in a much-publicized trade to serve as the Patriots' bona fide number-one wide receiver option. He got off to a slow start in camp adjusting to quarterback Drake Maye, but the two have been making strides and had a great practice on Thursday, suggesting chemistry is developing.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Wide receiver trade acquisition to New England Patriots showing camp progression and chemistry development with new quarterback Drake Maye; got off to slow start adjusting to Maye but the two have been making strides with a great practice on Thursday.