Expected to miss four weeks
Brown is expected to miss four weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Brown is believed to be dealing with a high-ankle sprain that may require a stint on injured reserve, per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. The good news is he suffered the injury on a Wednesday, which gives him a few extra days to rehab this week, but it's still looking like the star wideout will miss multiple games. While Brown is sidelined, the Patriots will need to lean on Romeo Doubs at wideout, while DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams all figure to take on larger roles. Hunter Henry is also a candidate to see a bigger target share while Brown is sidelined.
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Kyle Williams
Not targeted in Week 1
Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Monday night.
Eli Raridon
Finds paydirt in NFL debut
Raridon caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
A.J. Brown
Believed to have high-ankle sprain
Brown received a preliminary diagnosis of a right high-ankle sprain after exiting Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.
DeMario Douglas
Does little with five catches
Douglas secured five of seven targets for 20 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Mack Hollins
Steps up after Brown injury
Hollins secured four of five targets for 51 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Hunter Henry
Three catches in Week 1 loss
Henry brought in all three targets for 26 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Romeo Doubs
Forgettable team debut in loss
Doubs failed to bring in any of his three targets during the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Heavy volume in Week 1 loss
Stevenson rushed 18 times for 51 yards and brought in five of six targets for 44 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Andy Borregales
Makes two kicks in loss
Borregales made his sole field-goal attempt and his only PAT try in Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Drake Maye
Trio of critical INTs in loss
Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions while rushing seven times for 47 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.