Adam Schefter makes prediction on A.J. Brown's Week 6 return chances

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter is uncertain if Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will play in Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Nonetheless, if Schefter had to make a prediction, he believes Brown could return this week. "I've been saying for a while that A.J. Brown was doing well, and I haven't heard anything different," Schefter stated on Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson.

"I don't know if that's enough to have him active on Sunday, but my guess is it is. He's not far away if he doesn't play this week, and I think there's a chance he'll play this week."

Brown has been sidelined for the last four weeks due to a high ankle sprain he sustained during the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots have a short week following their Week 6 matchup against the Jets, and they will travel to play the Chicago Bears in a Thursday Night Football game next week. It remains to be seen whether the Patriots will consider playing Brown in both games or sideline him for Sunday's match due to caution.

The Patriots' offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, following strong victories over the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders, which makes the prospect of Brown's return even more exciting.