A.J. Brown's injury shapes AFC East race for the Bills

The Buffalo Bills are adjusting their strategy in the AFC East following New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown's high-ankle sprain, which will keep him out for at least four weeks, as he was placed on injured reserve. Brown's absence is expected to diminish the Patriots' offensive capability, allowing the Bills, who are 1-0, a clearer path to solidify their lead in the division. The Patriots, coming off a Super Bowl appearance last season, will require their other receivers to step up significantly in critical offensive situations without Brown. The Bills aim to capitalize on this personnel shift by winning early games in the season.

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