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AJ Brown gets crushed for dropping easy touchdown

New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown made his return to the lineup from injury on Sunday, but his initial play left a lot to be desired. Brown got roasted for dropping what would have been a straightforward touchdown during the Patriots’ Week 6 game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

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Patriots Week 6 Inactives vs. Jets: Offense Gets Boost, Defense Remains Hurt

Injuries continue to mount for the New England Patriots. Their secondary will be shorthanded for yet another week. But at the end of the day, some big names on the offensive side of the ball will be suiting up as they take on the 2-3 New York Jets.

Drake Maye News / TWSN / October 18

The New England Patriots’ Latest Injury Update Is Exactly What Drake Maye Needed

The New England Patriots are entering their Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets with a better outlook than they entered the week with as two players are trending towards playing.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

3 Major Storylines in Patriots Matchup vs. Jets: Key Offensive Stars Healthy

The New England Patriots have had the New York Jets' number in years past. Is 2026 going to be a similar script? Coming off of back-to-back wins, the 3-2 Patriots have started to roll heading into the middle of October.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Final Injury Report for Jets-Patriots: Will A.J. Brown, Breece Hall Play?

The New England Patriots are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the New York Jets in a Week 6 AFC East matchup. New England enters Sunday’s contest with a 3-2 record after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders at home in dominant fashion in Week 5.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Sunday's Three Key Matchups: Can Patriots' Gonzalez Continue His Dominance Over Jets' Wilson?

The New England Patriots have grown to a 7.5-point favorite, meaning a fourth straight blowout win over the New York Jets is a distinct possibility. New England had some great news to wake up to, as both left tackle Will Campbell and running back TreVeyon Henderson are expected to play against the Jets.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Patriots’ A.J. Brown is back vs. Jets, but what about TreVeyon Henderson, Will Campbell?

In Week 6, the New England Patriots faced the New York Jets and got encouraging news about their backfield. Running back TreVeyon Henderson returned to practice despite concerns about an ankle sprain he sustained against the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 18

5 Players to Watch in Patriots vs. Jets AFC East Battle

The New England Patriots play their second divisional opponent on Sunday afternoon in their clash against the New York Jets. Last time out for the Patriots, they took down the Las Vegas Raiders in a 45-17 blowout.

New England Patriots News / HITC / October 18

Patriots’ AJ Brown update offers hope for Drake Maye, but one question remains

The New England Patriots have activated A.J. Brown from injured reserve ahead of the upcoming clash with the New York Jets, giving Drake Maye a potential boost as the quarterback looks to build on his recent performances.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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A.J. Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Patriots Activated WR A.J. Brown

The Patriots announced that WR A.J. Brown was activated ahead of their Week 6 matchup. New England also released RB Hassan Haskins from the practice squad and elevated S Elliott Davidson.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Could Miss Time; Latest On OLB Harold Landry

The Patriots are getting wide receiver A.J. Brown back from injured reserve in Week 6, but another of their notable offensive weapons could miss time. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high ankle sprain that is expected to shelve him for multiple games, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 17

Patriots Vs. Jets: New England’s 4 Crucial Keys To Victory In Week 6

In Week 6, the New England Patriots face their division rival, the New York Jets, at Gillette Stadium. This Patriots vs. Jets matchup will likely be different from their two meetings last year, as both teams made several roster changes.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Work with Running Back Corey Kiner Highlights Mike Vrabel's Top Asset as Patriots Head Coach

The New England Patriots’ handling of reserve running back Corey Kiner this week might be just a minor story. It also goes a long way to illustrate the reasons for Coach Mike Vrabel’s success running his teams.

A.J. Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

Patriots Expected To Activate WR A.J. Brown Off IR

A.J. Brown is set to make his return to the field this weekend. The Patriots are likely to activate their star receiver from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jets, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 17

Patriots' A.J. Brown expected to return in Week 6

An injury in Week 1 against Seattle was serious enough to land Brown on the IR where he's been ever since. It seems he is ready to return, though, and it appears a roster move will be made ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Patriots hope to get A.J. Brown back ahead of clash with stingy Jets

Patriots' A.J. Brown takes a big step toward return to the field

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New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Former New England Patriots Star Has Reportedly Died

Jon Morris, a longtime center who helped lay the groundwork for the New England Patriots during their formative years, died Thursday at age 84. The Patriots announced the news, and an obituary confirmed he passed following a long battle with dementia at a health center in Meredith, New Hampshire.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Patriots work out 3 running backs as injuries stack up

Coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots have been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks with wide receiver AJ Brown receiving his official status and running back TreyVeyon Henderson making an admission about his high ankle sprain.

Terrell Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Patriots Worked Out Three RBs Including Terrell Jennings

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Patriots worked out three running backs on Friday, including a familiar face in Terrell Jennings. The other two backs were Ulysses Bentley and Josh Pitsenberger. Jennings, 25, wound up signing on with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M back in 2024.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / October 16

New England Patriots Legend Has Died

The New England Patriots organization is in mourning this week after the death of Jon Morris. The Patriots announced Morris’ death in a statement Thursday.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Former Pro Bowl C Jon Morris Dies At 84

The Patriots announced on Thursday that center Jon Morris has passed away. He was 84. Morris spent his first 11 seasons in the organization. His career began as a draftee of the Boston Patriots in 1964 and he immediately became a full-time starter and cornerstone player.

Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / October 13