Patriots prepare to adjust offense following A.J. Brown injury

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said the team will use a committee approach to replace wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brown was placed on injured reserve Friday after sustaining a high ankle sprain during the team's season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. He recorded three catches for 26 yards before his departure in the third quarter. McDaniels noted that the offense will attempt to emphasize the specific strengths of other players currently on the roster to compensate for the loss of a primary target. The Patriots are scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their next game, followed by away matchups against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills. Brown must remain on injured reserve for at least four games, forcing the team to navigate a difficult stretch of the schedule without him.

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