The Beacon Brief, one report

InjuryWeek 1OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Patriots WR AJ Brown left last night's opener with a high-ankle sprain, X-rays negative for fracture.

Injury: high-ankle sprain
X-Rays: negative for a fracture
Next Step: MRI today to determine how much time he'll miss

New England Patriots

Earlier reports on this story

InjuryWeek 1Questionable
AJ Brown questionable to return tonight due to an ankle injury.
Injury
ankle injury
Status
questionable to return tonight
A.J. BrownWR, NE New England Patriots
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 9, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open Permalink: AJ Brown questionable to return tonight due to an ankle injury.