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Twitter reacts to A.J. Brown's drops, Patriots close win over Jets

It wasn't perfect by any stretch, but the Patriots escaped a tough divisional game against the Jets on Sunday.

On Sunday, the New England Patriots secured a 26-19 victory over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. The game was marked by physical play and a strong performance from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who completed 18-of-32 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. However, the Patriots' offense struggled without A.J. Brown, who made his return to the game after missing the previous four contests.

Brown caught only three passes for 27 yards and had three drops, raising concerns about his performance. On the defensive side, the Patriots managed to force field goals and the first interception by Jets quarterback Geno Smith. Fans on social media expressed mixed reactions to Brown's drops and the overall performance of the Patriots' weapons, with some praising Maye's masterclass and others criticizing the team's efforts.

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