Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 10
A.J. Brown Suffers Ankle Injury in Patriots' 13-10 Opener Loss as Vrabel Gives No Update
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 10

A.J. Brown Suffers Ankle Injury in Patriots' 13-10 Opener Loss as Vrabel Gives No Update

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 10

Summary

  • A.J. Brown left New England's 13-10 season-opening loss to Seattle early in the third quarter with an ankle injury and did not return.
  • The injury occurred on an incomplete Drake Maye pass when Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed awkwardly on Brown's lower leg and ankle while breaking up the play.
  • Brown stayed down before limping to the sideline, entering the medical tent and then heading to the locker room for further examination.
  • Mike Vrabel said after the game he had no update on Brown, whose Patriots debut ended with 3 catches on 4 targets for 26 yards.

Insights

Will A.J. Brown's walking boot and uncertain injury status derail the Patriots' promising offense after their tough season-opening loss?
How will Drake Maye and the Patriots adapt their passing game if top offseason addition A.J. Brown misses significant time?
Could the awkward tackle that injured A.J. Brown prompt the NFL to reevaluate player safety rules regarding low passes?