Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 10
A.J. Brown's Week 2 Status in Doubt After 3-Catch Patriots Debut Ends With Ankle Injury
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 10

A.J. Brown's Week 2 Status in Doubt After 3-Catch Patriots Debut Ends With Ankle Injury

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 10

Summary

  • Mike Vrabel said A.J. Brown may not be available for Week 2 against Pittsburgh, with the Patriots still running tests on the ankle injury he suffered Wednesday night.
  • Brown went down early in the third quarter of New England's loss to Seattle, walked off the field for evaluation and did not return.
  • Vrabel declined to confirm a report that Brown has a high ankle sprain, saying the team will determine a treatment plan after more results come in next week.
  • The uncertainty leaves New England waiting on the health of a key addition who finished his Patriots debut with 3 catches for 26 yards.

Insights

Will A.J. Brown's walking boot and uncertain injury status derail the Patriots' promising offense after their tough season-opening loss?
How will Drake Maye and the Patriots adapt their passing game if top offseason addition A.J. Brown misses significant time?
Could the awkward tackle that injured A.J. Brown prompt the NFL to reevaluate player safety rules regarding low passes?