Fastrack · Patriots Edge Jets 26-19 Despite Injuries

The Patriots beat the Jets 26-19 at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. A.J. Brown struggled in his return from injured reserve.

3 catches on 10 targets for 27 yards for Brown.
3 drops by Brown, a career high, ESPN reported.
235 yards and three touchdowns for Drake Maye, with no interceptions.
103 yards and a touchdown for Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr.

Why it matters: Brown arrived in an offseason trade and has six catches for 53 yards in two games. He missed four games with a high ankle sprain from Week 1.

Brown said he was healthy and offered no excuses, saying he would be better.
The Jets' defense allowed 383 yards and recorded no sacks.

The story so far

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Oct 11
Oct 112:45 PMPatriots' Henderson Reportedly Set to Miss Weeks With Ankle Sprain9 sources
Oct 13
Oct 14A.J. Brown Returns to Patriots Practice, Could Play Sunday7 sources
Oct 16Brown Expected to Return for Patriots Against Jets8 sources
Oct 17–18
Oct 184:27 PMPatriots Edge Jets 26-19 Despite InjuriesYou are hereLatest

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7 sources · 21 articles · 43% Center coverage

Center coverage, 3 sources: The center split its focus between Brown's career-high drops and the Jets' slide to 2-4.

ESPN6hPatriots' A.J. Brown has career-high 3 drops in return - ESPN Heavy7hPatriots’ A.J. Brown Gets Strong Words From Drake Maye After Rough Return Newsweek8hMike Vrabel Calls Out Patriots After ‘Fortunate’ Win Over Jets

Left coverage, 2 sources: The left, through its pregame coverage, framed Brown's return as a boost to a Patriots offense already scoring heavily.

The Boston Globe7hJets show signs of improvement, but leave Foxborough with a familiar result Boston.com7hA.J. Brown had a home debut to forget for Patriots at Gillette Stadium

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right centered on Brown's underwhelming return and his promise to play better.

Boston Herald6hCallahan: How 3 days in August allowed Patriots to survive injuries and the Jets’ upset bid New York Post3hOmar Cooper Jr. becomes latest Jets rookie with breakout performance to help make history

What’s next: The Patriots play at Chicago on Thursday. Romeo Doubs left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury.

The Jets host the Dolphins next, then face the Raiders, Chiefs and Bills.
Whether Brown's drops reflect rust after five weeks out or a longer-term issue.
Whether Garrett Wilson's target share grows after he caught four passes for 44 yards.