A.J. Brown set to play for Patriots against Bears today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will play in today's game against the Chicago Bears. Brown is returning after missing four games due to a high ankle sprain. He practiced as a limited participant earlier in the week but was upgraded to a full participant on Wednesday. The Patriots are dealing with injuries, missing multiple offensive linemen and other wide receivers. Brown had a challenging game against the New York Jets with three drops and only three catches for 27 yards, indicating a need for improvement against a strong Bears offense.
- •A.J. Brown returns after missing four games due to an injury.
- •He was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
- •The Patriots will be without other key receivers and offensive linemen.
- •Brown needs to improve after a lackluster performance against the Jets.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Is Patriots WR A.J. Brown playing today?
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