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Patriots fans not concerned with A.J. Brown, survey shows

Pats Pulpit·Oct 22, 2026 · 2:20 PM CT
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A.J. Brown came back from injured reserve last Sunday against the Jets, and while New England won, he didn't look like himself.

He was targeted a game-high 10 times and had three catches for 27 yards, with a handful of drops among seven incompletions, including a third-down slant and a deep ball. The Patriots traded a 2028 first-round pick for him in June.

Still, Brown looked explosive and got open in his first game back from an ankle injury, and a Pats Pulpit survey found fans largely unconcerned.

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