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Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown: We'll see how he progresses during the week
Patriots receiver A.J. Brown's status for the week will be evaluated
A.J. Brown
WR · NE · 29 yrs · exp 7 · Ole Miss
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4,416
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#81
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#30
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Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown: We'll see how he progresses during the week
Patriots receiver A.J. Brown was not able to play in the Week 8 win over the Dolphins due to a knee injury. At this point, it’s unclear if Brown will be on the field for Week 9. “ We’ll see how he progresses during the week . He’s getting treatment here,” Vrabel said Monday, via Karen Guregian of MassLive.com. “We’ll see Wednesday what those guys that were unavailable for the game, and what they look like and whatever came up during the game.” Brown, in his first season with the Patriots, has played just three games so far this year. He’s caught just nine passes for 101 yards in those contests. The wideout previously missed time with a high-ankle sprain. Vrabel was similarly mum about the status of tight end Hunter Henry, who is dealing with a foot injury. But Vrabel said Mack Hollins and Reggie Gilliam could “potentially” get back on the practice field, with both players currently on injured reserve. The Patriots will host the Packers on Sunday afternoon in Week 9
WR · NE
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A.J. Brown - Practice participation this week TBD
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When asked whether Brown (ankle/knee) might practice at some point this week, coach Mike Vrabel said Monday "we'll see," Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Brown was inactive for Sunday's 24-19 win over the Dolphins, and Vrabel's comment Monday implies that the wideout's status for this weekend's game against the Packers is uncertain at this stage. In Brown's absence versus Miami, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams paced the Patriots' Week 8 WR corps
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A.J. Brown's Week 9 Status Remains Uncertain as Injury Concerns Linger
A.J. Brown's Week 9 status remains uncertain due to ongoing injury concerns
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Patriots rally in second half for 24-19 win in Miami
The Patriots have had some rough trips to Miami in the past and it looked like this might be another one through the first 30 minutes of play, but things took a positive turn after halftime. The Dolphins led 13-3 at the break, but the Patriots scored the first 21 points of the second half to build a two-score lead of their own. The Dolphins cut into that just before the two minute warning on a 35-yard Kevin Coleman touchdown catch, but they missed the extra point and the Patriots were able to run out the clock on a 24-19 win after recovering the onside kick. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson picked up the final yards and he had 18 carries for 77 yards overall, but quarterback Drake Maye was in the center of the action for the Patriots’ comeback. After going 7-of-10 for 53 yards while being sacked twice in the first half, Maye completed eight straight passes to open the second half. Those passes picked up 144 yards and two of them went for touchdowns that covered more than 40 yards. The first was to Kyle Williams and the other was a short throw to Pop Douglas that Douglas turned into a 48-yard score in the fourth quarter. Douglas’s touchdown came a couple of plays after safety Kevin Byard’s first interception as a Patriot. Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis’s throw went off of Patriots defensive lineman DaQuan Jones’s helmet and spun into the air before coming down to Byard for Miami’s first turnover of the game. Maye also ran for a two-yard score and it makes two weeks in a row that Maye has produced points with his arm and his legs. It’s also five straight games with multiple touchdown passes for Maye, which is made all the more impressive given how little of that success has come with wide receiver A.J. Brown playing a meaningful role on the New England offense. Brown missed Sunday’s game with a knee injury and the 5-3 Patriots will wait to see if he’s able to return for next Sunday’s game against the Packers. Willis was 21-of-32 for 211 yards and two touchdowns, which makes it two straight strong performances for the first-year starter in Miami. Running back Ollie Gordon added 19 carries for 69 yards, but had a costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after one of his runs and the Dolphins don’t have the kind of margin for error that allows them to overcome mistakes on a regular basis. They’ll stay at home for a visit from the Lions in Week 9 and the 1-5 club will need to be sharper if they want to pull off an upset in that matchup
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Patriots cut Dolphins lead to 13-10 on Kyle Williams touchdown
Patriots close gap with a Kyle Williams catch, but officials rule it incomplete after a challenge
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RB · NE
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Carlton Davis is active for the Patriots in Miami
Carlton Davis, Christian Elliss active for Patriots in Miami, while A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson ruled out
WR · NE
WR · LAR
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A.J. Brown's knee issue highlights Rams' decision to not pursue him
Rams opted not to pursue A.J. Brown due to knee issue, while Patriots didn't shy away despite it
WR · NE
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A.J. Brown's knee issue highlights Rams' decision to not pursue him
Weeks before the Eagles traded receiver A.J
RB · PHI
WR · NE
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Eagles reportedly won't trade Saquon Barkley
At a time when some believe the Eagles are in a soft tank, their subtle effort to secure better round-by-round draft position in 2027 won’t include getting an extra draft pick or two for running back Saquon Barkley. NFL Network reports that the Eagles won’t trade Barkley before the November 10 deadline. It’s clear, unequivocal. The Eagles aren’t playing the “ no plans ” game, like the Raiders are with Maxx Crosby. The Eagles, based on the report, are moving forward with Barkley. Of course, the emergence of the report nine days before the deadline could be an indication that the Eagles have realized there’s no offer forthcoming that would get them to accept taking a $26 million dead-money charge for Barkley in 2027. The Eagles have already traded a veteran player, when Cam Jurgens was shipped to the Ravens in the aftermath of Lane Johnson’s surprise retirement. That doesn’t mean that the Eagles will have a Colts-style fire sale — especially as to any contracts that, if traded, would pour jet fuel on the cap situation next year. Given the cap consequences, it would make much more sense to trade Barkley after June 1 of 2027. Like they did when trading receiver A.J. Brown after June 1 of 2026. That move followed months of reports and claims and assertions that they wouldn’t be trading Brown. So, yes, it will make plenty of sense to pay attention to any and all chatter that may emerge in the offseason, leading up to a potential June 1 move if the Eagles believe that 2027 could shape up to be another soft-tank season, too
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2026 Week 8 NFL odds, picks, predictions, best bets: Experts targeting Steelers, Chiefs, Eagles on Sunday
SportsLine's experts are targeting the Steelers, Chiefs, and Eagles in their Week 8 NFL betting picks. Despite recent struggles, the Steelers have a strong home record against AFC North opponents. The Chiefs are expected to overcome the Broncos, who have underperformed statistically. The Eagles are also highlighted, though the full reasoning is truncated
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Week 8 NFL schedule, scores, live updates: A.J. Brown questionable; Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley to play
Follow along with all of Sunday's action in Week 8
WR · NE
RB · NE
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Patriots rule out A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson
Wide receiver A.J. Brown missed the final two Patriots practices of the week and he’ll miss Sunday’s game in Miami as well. The Patriots ruled Brown out on Saturday because of the ankle and knee injuries that kept him off the field the last two days. Brown missed four games with the ankle injury before returning for the last two contests and the knee was added to the injury report this week. Brown has dealt with knee issues in the past and it is believed to be the bigger problem on the injury front at present. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has also been ruled out. He joined Brown in the questionable category on Friday, but won’t play due to an illness. Offensive tackle Marcus Bryant (ankle) did not have an injury designation on Friday, but will not be activated from injured reserve
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RB · NE
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A.J. Brown's Injury Complicates His Week 8 Fantasy Outlook
Patriots WR A.J. Brown is questionable for Week 8 due to a knee injury, lowering his fantasy floor despite being the team's top target
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Hunter Henry in a Perfect Spot to Feast Against Miami
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is in an excellent position for Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins, making him a borderline must-start TE1. Over his last four games, Henry has recorded 19 catches, 225 yards, and two touchdowns, scoring double-digit PPR points in each contest. With A.J. Brown unlikely to play and other receivers injured, Henry is expected to see an increase in targets. Furthermore, Miami has allowed the fourth-most touchdowns and fantasy points to tight ends this season
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Rhamondre Stevenson Likely Headed for Immense Volume in Week 8
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to be involved early and often against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. The Patriots' receiving corps is quite depleted right now with A.J. Brown (knee) unlikely to play and Mack Hollins (calf) and Romeo Doubs (shoulder) both on injured reserve. As a result, not only do we expect Stevenson to handle a large workload in the rushing game, but he should also fetch plenty of targets in the passing game. Stevenson had five catches last week, and he has accrued three-plus targets in five of his seven games so far this year. The 28-year-old's rushing efficiency has been subpar, but his contributions in the passing game cannot be ignored, especially in PPR leagues. He's a high-end RB3 in standard formats, but he jumps to the mid-RB2 range in half-PPR and full-PPR. He should benefit from a matchup against the Dolphins, who have allowed the most receiving touchdowns and the fifth-most receiving yards to opposing running backs in 2026
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Drake Maye Still a Premium Fantasy QB Despite Short-Staffed Supporting Cast
Patriots’ rookie QB Drake Maye remains a top fantasy option despite key injuries, with a strong recent four‑game stretch and a solid matchup against Miami
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NFL Week 8 final injury report: Latest on Lamar Jackson, AJ Brown, Emeka Egbuka, more
NFL Week 8 final injury report: Latest on Lamar Jackson, AJ Brown, Emeka Egbuka, more
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RB · NE
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A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson questionable for Sunday vs. Dolphins
It’s currently unclear whether or not the Patriots will have two key offensive players for Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins. Head coach Mike Vrabel said in his Friday press conference that both A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) and running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness) will be questionable for Week 8. Brown was not spotted by multiple reporters during the portion of Friday’s practice open to media. He did not participate on Thursday either. Vrabel did not divulge much when it comes to Brown’s injury and his status. “We’ll see how he comes in tomorrow and then we’ll make a decision ,” Vrabel said. “[He] just wasn’t able to be able to finish practice on Wednesday. So, we continue to treat him and we’ll see where he is tomorrow.” Vrabel also didn’t say whether or not there’s concern that Brown’s injury could keep him out long-term. When asked about that, Vrabel said, “I’m just focused on today.” Linebacker Christian Elliss (chest) will also be questionable for Sunday
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