Patriots evaluate roster after loss to Seahawks and Brown injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The New England Patriots look ahead to their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers after falling to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 last Wednesday. New England held a 10-0 advantage in the second half before conceding 13 unanswered points, including three fourth-quarter interceptions thrown by Drake Maye. The team also faces a significant personnel challenge as wide receiver A.J. Brown moves to injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain expected to sideline him for at least four weeks. Players and coaching staff expressed a focus on execution moving forward, noting the loss was a single game in a long season. With Brown out, the team anticipates a larger role for Kyle Williams, while corner back Christian Gonzalez enters the next stretch of the season following his recent contract extension.
- •The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 on Wednesday.
- •A.J. Brown is sidelined for at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain.
- •Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in the loss.
- •Christian Gonzalez recently signed a four-year, $135 million contract extension.
- •The Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday.
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