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Newer update on A.J. Brown: Romeo Doubs injury update: Questionable to return Week 6 vs. Jets (shoulder)

A.J. Brown injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Jets (ankle)

The Patriots are likely to activate A.J. Brown off Injured Reserve to play against the Jets on Sunday, according to sources.

By Cole Hartwell

The Patriots will likely activate wide receiver A.J. Brown off Injured Reserve to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport. Brown has been on injured reserve since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1.

What happened

Brown returned to practice this week after his stint on injured reserve. Rapoport reports that the team is expected to have him active for Sunday’s home game against the Jets. The Patriots opened Brown’s 21-day practice window, and Mike Vrabel said he didn’t know if Brown would be ready for Sunday’s game.

Context

Brown has played just one game this season, totaling 5.6 PPR points, 4 targets, 3 receptions, 26 receiving yards, and a 44% snap share in Week 1. Sleeper projects him for 14.1 PPR points in Week 6.

Depth chart

With Brown likely back, the Patriots’ current top receivers include Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism, Kyle Williams, and Mack Hollins. Doubs leads the group with 46.9 PPR points in five games, followed by Douglas with 39.7 PPR points. Mack Hollins has 35.9 PPR points in four games.

What’s next

The Patriots host the New York Jets on Sunday, October 18.

The #Patriots will likely activate WR AJ Brown off Injured Reserve to play against the #Jets on Sunday, sources say. Brown returned to practice this week after a stint on IR with a high-ankle sprain and now an anticipated return to the field.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Brown’s return would give the Patriots a boost at receiver, but he may be eased back in after missing four games. His Week 6 projection is 14.1 PPR points, but managers should temper expectations for his first game back from a high ankle sprain. With Brown in the lineup, Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas could see fewer targets, though Doubs has been the team’s most productive receiver with 46.9 PPR points. Brown is worth rostering given his talent and the Patriots’ need for a top target, but starting him in Week 6 is a risky play.

Quick answers

Will A.J. Brown play in Week 6?

A.J. Brown is likely to be activated off Injured Reserve to play against the Jets on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport.

What is A.J. Brown's injury status?

Brown has been on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain but returned to practice this week and is expected to play.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New England Patriots depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. A.J. Brown injury update: Practice window opens ahead of Week 6 vs. Jets (ankle) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. The #Patriots will likely activate WR AJ Brown off Injured Reserve to play against the #Jets on Sunday, sources say. Brown returned to practice this week after a stint on IR with a high-ankle sprain and now an anticipated return to the field. (X (@RapSheet))

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