Overview
- Brown returned from injured reserve after a high-ankle sprain and was targeted heavily but finished with four catches on 10 targets and three drops in his first game back.
- Brown said he has watched the film, is putting the outing behind him, and will keep his usual preparation and routines going into the next game.
- Quarterback Drake Maye publicly expressed continued confidence in Brown and said he expects better throws and outcomes going forward.
- Former All-Pro Roddy White told reporters the drops did not look tied to the ankle and that it will likely take a couple weeks of real-game reps for Brown to regain full game speed and consistency.
- The Patriots face a quick turnaround with a short-week game in Chicago, a timing that limits practice and recovery and could shape how the team deploys Brown over the next games.