A.J. Brown is officially on injured reserve for the Patriots with a high-ankle sprain, and honestly, you gotta wonder if that bruising loss to our Seahawks earlier this season was the turning point. This isn’t just a minor tweak; New England had to make roster moves because of it.
That Seahawks Game Cost Them More Than Just a Win
Our boys in green and blue really put the pressure on New England, and now their star receiver is sidelined. Brown caught three passes for 26 yards in that game against us. More importantly, he drew a 34-yard pass interference call that set up the Patriots’ *only* touchdown. Think about that: a play that felt like a momentary setback for us might have actually knocked him out for a month. Talk about a hidden cost!
What This Means For New England’s Offense
This isn’t some minor ding, either. Brown is out for at least four games, meaning he’ll miss matchups against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills, and Raiders. That’s a huge hit to their passing game, especially so early in the season. To make space for veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, Brown hit the IR list. Now, New England is leaning on veteran Mack Hollins and second-year guy Kyle Williams at the X receiver spot. Not exactly a terrifying duo for upcoming opponents, right?
This kind of early season setback can ripple through a team’s entire year. It just shows how hard our Seahawks hit and how much one game can impact an opponent. We’re always looking for any edge, and it looks like we might’ve given the Patriots one of their biggest problems to solve right out of the gate.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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