AJ Brown struggles in Patriots debut ahead of Bears matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
In his debut with the New England Patriots, AJ Brown had three receptions on 10 targets for 27 yards during a 26-19 win over the New York Jets. Brown faced criticism for two drops, including a potential touchdown catch. ESPN analyst Mina Kimes expressed optimism, noting Brown consistently created separation and suggesting his catching issues are temporary. He is listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears after being a limited participant in practice. The Patriots aim to have a fully healthy Brown contribute against Chicago following his recovery from a high ankle sprain.
- •AJ Brown posts three catches on 10 targets for 27 yards
- •Brown drops two passes, one likely touchdown
- •Mina Kimes remains optimistic about Brown's performance
- •Brown is questionable ahead of the Bears game
- •Patriots won 26-19 against the Jets
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — The ‘troll-y’ reason Mina Kimes felt better about Patriots’ AJ Brown despite drops
"New England Patriots fans were anticipating an AJ Brown eruption months before he even joined the team. They had all of training camp to gush over his newfound chemistry with MVP runner-up Drake Maye, leading up to a big Super Bowl rematch versus the Seattle Seahawks on NFL opening night. The star wide receiver hardly played a half with the Pats […] The post The ‘troll-y’ reason Mina Kimes felt better about Patriots’ AJ Brown despite drops appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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