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INJURY ALERT Out | Ankle | Since Sep 9, 2026
A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown

WR • New England Patriots Proj Rank N/A Actual 127 18 ADP • Trade Value
REC YDS AVG LONG TD FSP
3268.714016.89
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A.J. Brown | Fantasy Outlook

A.J. Brown Ruled Out for Week 5 as Ankle Recovery Progresses

Brown remains officially out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas while on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1. Encouragingly, recent reports indicate his rehab is trending positively, with the Patriots eyeing a potential return to practice ahead of Week 6. Fantasy managers should check back often for updates on his practice participation as his return window nears.

Brown is projected for zero fantasy points in our models this week and belongs on your bench or IR slot. Despite the missed time, he remains rostered in 100% of leagues after years of dominant WR1 production. Continue holding him patiently, as he will immediately resume his role as Drake Maye's primary receiving weapon once cleared.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 20 hrs ago

A.J. Brown Fantasy

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WK OPP TARGET REC YD TD Pts Diff.
1 @SEA (30th) 4 3 26 0 6 24
4 3 26 0 6
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RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 TEN 16 84 52 1051 20.2 8 3 60 20 1
2020 TEN 15 116 76 1158 15.2 12 0 0 0 0
2021 TEN 13 105 63 869 13.8 5 2 10 5 0
2022 PHI 16 146 88 1496 17.0 11 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 158 106 1456 13.7 7 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 13 97 67 1079 16.1 7 0 0 0 0
2025 PHI 16 131 86 1113 12.9 8 0 0 0 0
2026 NE 1 4 3 26 8.7 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 5 18 14 117 8.7 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 136 90 1270 14.1 8 0 0 0 0
Totals 115 885 563 8486 15.1 60 5 70 14 1

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Depth Chart

New England Patriots

Roster Breakdown
NAME OWN START
Drake Maye 97% 69%
NAME OWN START
Rhamondre Stevenson 99% 62%
TreVeyon Henderson 98% 48%
NAME OWN START
Hunter Henry 51% 15%
NAME OWN START
A.J. Brown 100% 3%
Romeo Doubs 91% 53%
DeMario Douglas 3% 1%
Mack Hollins 14% 1%
Efton Chism 1% 1%
NAME OWN START
Andy Borregales 2% 2%
NAME OWN START
Patriots DST 51% 37%

Team Injuries

PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
A.J. Brown
#1 · WR
OutIRAnkle
Brown suffered a high ankle sprain and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss a minimum of four games.
INJ SINCE: Sep 9
Greg Van Roten
#70 · G
OutIRThigh
Van Roten is dealing with a thigh injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Sep 27
Jeremiah Webb
WR
OutIRArm
Webb is dealing with an arm injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2026-27 season.
INJ SINCE: Jul 26
Julian Hill
TE
OutIRKnee
Hill is dealing with a knee injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2026-27 season.
INJ SINCE: Jun 1
Mack Hollins
#13 · WR
OutIRCalf
Hollins is dealing with a calf injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Oct 4
Marcus Bryant
#52 · OT
OutIRAnkle
Bryant is dealing with an ankle injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Aug 30
Mike Onwenu
#71 · OL
OutIRAnkle
Onewnu suffered a broken ankle and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Sep 20
Myles Montgomery
#39 · RB
OutIRUndisclosed
Montgomery is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss the 2026-27 season.
INJ SINCE: Sep 25
Reggie Gilliam
#44 · FB
OutIRAnkle/Knee
Gilliam is dealing with an ankle injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
Morgan Moses
#76 · OT
QuestionableDTDFoot
Moses was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
Rhamondre Stevenson
#38 · RB
QuestionableDTDKnee
Stevenson was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
Carlton Davis III
#7 · CB
OutDTDNeck
Davis III has been ruled out heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
Channing Canada
#29 · CB
OutDTDHamstring
Canada has been ruled out heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 1
Christian Gonzalez
CB
OutDTDShoulder
Gonzalez has been ruled out heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Sep 30
Dell Pettus
#24 · S
OutIRAnkle
Pettus is dealing with an ankle injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Sep 20
Harold Landry III
#2 · LB
OutPUPKnee
Landry III is dealing with a knee injury and has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Jul 21
Karon Prunty
#21 · CB
OutDTDHamstring
Prunty has been ruled out heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
Khalil Jacobs
#59 · LB
OutIRUndisclosed
Jacobs is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Aug 31
Quintayvious Hutchins
#45 · LB
OutIRKnee
Hutchins is dealing with a knee injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Sep 23
Charles Woods
#22 · CB
QuestionableDTDShoulder
Woods was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 4
Christian Barmore
#90 · DT
QuestionableDTDShoulder
Barmore was a full participant in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Sep 27
Christian Elliss
#53 · LB
QuestionableDTDChest
Elliss was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
Craig Woodson
#4 · S
QuestionableDTDShoulder
Woodson was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
Dre'Mont Jones
#5 · LB
QuestionableDTDShoulder
Jones was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Raiders.
INJ SINCE: Oct 7
PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
Bryce Baringer
#17 · P
OutIRUndisclosed
Baringer is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He will miss at least four games.
INJ SINCE: Aug 31

Team Rankings

PTS
16.3
30th
YDS
331.5
16th
Y/P
5.2
15th
TO Diff
-1.3
31st
ATT
30.8
17th
CMP
19.3
23rd
YDS
213.8
17th
TD
1.0
25th
ATT
30.0
4th
YDS
117.8
11th
AVG
3.9
18th
TD
0.5
23rd
SACK
2.0
18th
TA
1.3
16th
PA
19.3
7th
TeamW-LWin %PFPA
BillsBills3-1-00.750127107
PatriotsPatriots2-2-00.5006577
JetsJets1-3-00.2507684
DolphinsDolphins0-4-00.00046101

Redzone Stats

PlayerTOTAL LOOKSRUSH ATTTGTRECO/S
Rhamondre Stevenson2200  
TreVeyon Henderson2200  
PlayerTOTAL LOOKSTGTRECRUSH ATTO/S
Romeo Doubs4430  
Mack Hollins3310  
DeMario Douglas2200  
Efton Chism1100  
PlayerTOTAL LOOKSTGTRECRUSH ATTO/S
Eli Raridon2210  
Hunter Henry1110  

Team Stats

PlayerGPCMPATTYDSTDINTRATERUSH YDSRUSH TDO/S
D.Maye4731178544771.01360  
T.DeVito135300077.120  
B.Morton0000000.000  
PlayerGPATTYDSAVGTDTGTRECREC YDSSNAPSO/S
R.Stevenson4441633.71161290163  
T.Henderson3381413.7131684  
C.Kiner414292.1011922  
L.Larison1000.002293  
PlayerGPTGTRECYDSAVGTDLONGSNAPSO/S
M.Hollins4201520913.9026168  
R.Doubs4201220316.9263172  
D.Douglas4179829.1038142  
K.Williams4724422.003464  
E.Chism III3744110.212360  
A.Brown143268.701431  
PlayerGPTGTRECYDSAVGTDLONGSNAPSO/S
H.Henry4151213311.1029197  
E.Raridon3434414.713093  
C.Latu40000.00025  
T.Arkin20000.00015  
PlayerGPFGMFGAXPMXPAPTSO/S
A.Borregales4576623  
PlayerGPTKLSACKTFLINTPDFFFRO/S
R.Spillane4290.000010  
C.Elliss4251.010010  
C.Woods4160.000100  
C.Davis III3160.010100  
K.Byard III4160.000100  
M.Jones4150.001400  
C.Woodson3150.001200  
G.Jacas4131.521100  
E.Ponder4112.540002  
M.Williams490.000000  
C.Gonzalez380.000500  
C.Durden460.000000  
J.Farmer451.010000  
C.Barmore341.010010  
J.Reed440.000100  
Q.Hutchins230.000000  
D.Jones330.000000  
D.Jones331.010000  
D.Pettus220.000000  
D.Muasau420.010000  
K.Vildor120.010000  
E.Hunter320.010000  
J.Pharms Jr.110.000000  
M.Brown210.000000  
C.Canada310.000000  
L.Taylor III200.000000  
J.Ramirez200.000000  
N.Obiazor400.000000  
K.Prunty300.000000  

Owned Breakdown

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Schedule

WEEK OPP SCORE
1NE @SEAL 10-13
2NE vs PITW 20-3
3NE @JACL 6-35
4NE @BUFW 29-26
5NE vs LV
6NE vs NYJ
7NE @CHI
8NE @MIA
9NE vs GB
10NE @DET
11NE vs BYE
12NE @LAC
13NE vs BUF
14NE vs MIN
15NE @KC
16NE @NYJ
17NE vs DEN
18NE vs MIA

Player Timeline

Oct 10th

A.J. Brown’s Ankle Recovery Trending Positively, but Practice Decision ...

Sep 29th

CeeDee Lamb Leads NFL in Receiving Yards vs. Man Coverage Since 2024

Sep 21st

Davante Adams Leads NFL in 100+ Receiving-Yard, Touchdown Games Since ...

Sep 14th

A.J. Brown Avoids Ankle Surgery, Expected to Miss 4–6 Weeks

Sep 12th

Patriots Sign DT DaQuan Jones, Place WR A.J. Brown on IR

Sep 11th

Patriots Place WR A.J. Brown on Injured Reserve with High Ankle Sprain, ...

Sep 10th

A.J. Brown Expected to Miss at Least Four Weeks With Ankle Injury

Sep 9th

A.J. Brown Leaves Wednesday’s Game With Ankle Injury, Questionable ...

Sep 8th

A.J. Brown Names Patrick Surtain II and Christian Gonzalez as NFL’s ...

Sep 3rd

A.J. Brown Set to Debut in Patriots Uniform During NFL Opener

Aug 28th

A.J. Brown Led NFL Wide Receivers in Catch Rate Reliability Last Season ...

Aug 22nd

AJ Brown’s Matchup Against Former Teammates in Foxborough Appears ...

Aug 20th

A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts Haven’t Spoken Since Trade, but Mutual ...

Aug 19th

A.J. Brown Appears in Blue, Fueling NFL Speculation

Aug 4th

A.J. Brown Dislocates Thumb in Practice; Titans Coach Vrabel Downplays ...

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