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Patriots Reveal WR A.J. Brown's Week 6 Game Status

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is nearing his return to the field.

The New England Patriots have officially listed wide receiver A.J. Brown as questionable for their Week 6 game against the New York Jets, indicating he may return from a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 1. Brown's potential return could provide a significant boost to the Patriots' offense, which has averaged 37 points in their last two games following a slump of 12 points per game from Weeks 1 to 3.

However, head coach Mike Vrabel expressed some reservations about Brown's readiness, noting mixed performances in his recent practice sessions. Vrabel stated, "I try to see where his conditioning level is, and see where he may feel here after practice today." The Patriots, currently in second place in the AFC East with a 3-2 record, could greatly benefit from Brown's return, which would add valuable experience to their roster.

A second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, Brown has amassed 527 catches for 8,055 yards and 56 touchdowns throughout his professional career.

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