A.J. Brown just had his third straight disappointing performance, grabbing only three catches for 48 yards on six targets during the Patriots’ tough 30-24 loss against the Chicago Bears.
The Injury Isn’t The Excuse He Wants To Hear
He told reporters this week he might still be somewhat limited. Brown is pushing through a high-ankle sprain that sent him to injured reserve earlier in the season, a tough break for anyone. But listen, he’s not making excuses. He said that limitation wasn’t why he’s missing blocks or failing to make a bigger impact on the field. You’ve gotta respect him owning up to it, but the production just isn’t there right now.
A Hefty Price Tag For Zero Touchdowns So Far
Let’s be real: that offseason trade for Brown hasn’t looked great thus far. The Patriots sent a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to the Philadelphia Eagles for the veteran wideout. In just three games with the team, he’s only posted nine catches for 101 yards. And the stat that really stings? Zero touchdowns on 20 targets. He’s even dropped multiple passes. That’s a huge price for what we’ve seen on the field, especially with those draft picks gone.
He’ll have a chance to change that narrative this Sunday, though, when the Patriots face the 1-5 Miami Dolphins. A chance to turn things around for himself and for a trade that desperately needs to start paying off.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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