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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown’s availability for the team’s Week 5 matchup against Buffalo appears uncertain following an ankle injury sustained during the season opener against Seattle. Brown recorded just three receptions for 26 yards before departing in the third quarter of the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks.
Medical imaging revealed Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain, an injury typically requiring extended recovery time. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the anticipated sideline duration is at minimum four weeks, which would likely keep Brown sidelined through the Bills contest in early October. However, other reports from Jordan Schultz suggest a broader recovery window of three to six weeks, leaving some possibility of his return depending on the injury’s progression and whether he requires placement on injured reserve.
The Patriots organization faces a decision regarding Brown’s treatment approach. While a faster recovery timeline could theoretically allow his participation against Buffalo, the team may opt for a more cautious strategy given Brown’s significance to their offensive system and his three-year tenure with New England during the Drake Maye era. Such a precautionary approach would eliminate any chance of facing the Bills this season.
Updates on Brown’s status should continue emerging over the coming weeks as medical personnel monitor his recovery. The Patriots and Bills are scheduled to meet in Orchard Park within the month.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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