Overview
- Coach Mike Vrabel told WEEI on Monday he has no concern about Brown's play and urged the team not to press as the offense rebuilds its rhythm.
- Brown missed four games with a right high-ankle sprain in the season opener and was activated in mid‑October after the Patriots used the league IR/designation-to-return process.
- Since returning, Brown has been heavily targeted but produced modest totals and several drops, with reports showing roughly 16–20 targets and about 6–9 catches for 75–101 yards in the early sample.
- Brown acknowledged his struggles but said he is confident he will rebound, while the Patriots sit 4-3 after a close loss to the Bears and lose depth with Romeo Doubs on IR.
- The early evaluation is limited by a small sample, short weeks and few preseason reps together, so coaches and analysts say timing with QB Drake Maye — not changing personnel — is the key next test.