New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to be placed on injured reserve following a high ankle sprain sustained in the team's season-opening 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The injury is anticipated to sideline Brown for a minimum of four games, potentially keeping him out through Week 5.

The Patriots will likely rely on receivers Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins, with either Kyle Williams or Demario Douglas filling the third receiver role in Brown's absence.