ESPN’s Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots will likely activate WR A.J. Brown (ankle) to play against the Jets in Week 6.

17 October 2026

Brown returned to practice this week after going on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. While nothing is official yet, it’s a great sign that Rapoport is anticipating a return for the 29-year-old wide receiver in Week 6 against the Jets. Brown may not play a full complement of snaps in his first game back, but is still essentially a must-start for fantasy managers.