Our Seattle Seahawks absolutely started the season with a bang, snagging a gritty 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Wednesday night! It wasn’t just a huge W for the Emerald City, either. Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left the game with an ankle injury, and his team is still scrambling to figure out what’s next for him.
Vrabel Playing it Close to the Vest on Brown’s Status
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel hit his Thursday press conference, and he’s not giving anyone the full scoop on Brown’s ankle. Despite reports swirling about a high ankle sprain, Vrabel flat-out refused to confirm anything, saying they’re “running more tests” and promised an update next week. He made it clear Brown’s availability for Week 2 is a huge question mark. The wideout couldn’t finish Wednesday’s game after suffering the injury early in the third quarter. While we never like to see a player go down, our defense clearly made an impact that night.
A Tough Patriots Debut in the Face of the 12s
Brown’s debut for the Patriots against our Hawks didn’t exactly go to plan. He tallied just three catches for 26 yards before he had to walk off the field and into the locker room for further evaluation. Vrabel mentioned Brown will “do everything that he can to get back as quickly as possible,” but with ongoing tests, it sounds like New England has a big decision to make regarding their treatment plan. Our defense, meanwhile, kept him in check when he was on the field.
The Patriots now face Pittsburgh at home in Week 2, likely with a massive hole in their receiving corps. For our Hawks, though, that 13-10 win is exactly the kind of early season statement we needed. Let’s keep that momentum rolling, 12s!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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