Patriots get bad news regarding A.J. Brown's injury

The New England Patriots faced a setback in their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback Drake Maye struggled to connect with star wide receiver AJ Brown, who suffered a high ankle sprain and will miss at least four games. Brown exited the game in the third quarter and did not rejoin his teammates. The Patriots scored all their points in the first half, but failed to score after Brown's absence.

Receiver Romeo Doubs, Demario Douglas and Mack Hollins now make up the top three receivers, although Doubs and Hollins failed to make significant impacts. Tight end Eli Raridon was the only player to score a touchdown. The Patriots also lost running back TreVeyon Henderson for the opener, and it remains uncertain if he will recover in time for their next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rookie tight end Eli Raridon did provide a bright spot, contributing significantly with 51 rushing yards and 44 receiving yards on five catches. Adjusting to Brown's absence will pose a challenge for the Patriots, who must navigate their next games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills without their top receiver.