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Drake Maye praises A.J. Brown's imminent return for Patriots

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Drake Maye praises A.J. Brown's imminent return for Patriots

Summary

Drake Maye provided an NBA analogy regarding A.J. Brown's return from injury ahead of the Patriots' Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. Brown sustained a high ankle sprain in the season opener and was placed on injured reserve, missing the last four games. His return to practice this week suggests he will be available for Sunday’s game. Maye expressed optimism about the offensive dynamics with Brown back, reflecting on how it will challenge opposing defenses.

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Status Watch

•A.J. Brown missed four games due to a high ankle sprain.
•Patriots are 3-1 without Brown but hope to improve with his return.
•Maye likened Brown's impact to NBA double teams creating open opportunities.
•Patriots host the New York Jets on October 18, 2026.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Drake Maye drops perfect NBA analogy describing A.J. Brown’s return

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Drake Maye had a comparison from the NBA to use when it came to seeing New England Patriots co-star AJ Brown return from injury ahead of Week 6 this weekend. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain during the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. This resulted in New England placing him on injured reserve, sidelining him for the next four games. […] The post Patriots’ Drake Maye drops perfect NBA analogy describing A.J. Brown’s return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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