A.J. Brown to miss three to six weeks with ankle injury

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown faces a recovery period of three to six weeks following an ankle injury sustained in the team's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The injury occurred during the third quarter on a third-down play when Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed on Brown’s ankle after an incomplete pass from quarterback Drake Maye. Following the game, which Seattle won 13-10, reports indicated the Patriots are considering a short-term injured reserve placement for the wide receiver. The loss of Brown leaves the New England offense facing a significant void as Maye prepares for the team's next contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20. Public criticism has been directed at Maye following the injury, with fans questioning his decision-making after a late-game interception during the loss.

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