Patriots not concerned about WR A.J. Brown

Oct 26, 2026

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown’s return to action the last two weeks has not resulted in the kind of production that the team was hoping to see.

Brown has been targeted with 16 passes from Drake Maye, but they’ve only resulted in six catches for 75 yards. His first game back featured multiple drops and the results have sparked some concern about whether Brown is struggling to fit into the offense after missing four games with an ankle injury.

That concern is not shared by head coach Mike Vrabel, however.

Fantasy Impact:

Vrabel thinks it's a matter of getting into a rhythm offensively, according to his quote on the story. The story did point out Brown's return in Week 6 against the Jets was followed by a Thursday night game in Week 7, so having over a full week heading into Week 8 could help. Fantasy owners are hoping so, and may have to make some tough decisions if drops and/or lack of fantasy production continues after that.

Oct 24

Josh Jacobs activated, will play Week 7 vs. Lions

Adam Schefter

Oct 24 · 4:37 PM EDT

The Packers activated RB Josh Jacobs and he will play Sunday against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact:

Jacobs was removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List before Week 6. Jacobs has reportedly looked "great" in practice, which should be great news as the Packers need all the help they can get in the run game. How much of a workload Jacobs gets in his first game remains to be seen, but he's easily a top-20 running back this week.

Eagles rule DeVonta Smith (hamstring) out, Saquon Barkey questionable for MNF vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles

Oct 24 · 4:33 PM EDT

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith was ruled out for Monday's game against the Cowboys with a hamstring injury. RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is questionable.

Fantasy Impact:

Smith played last week against the Panthers and put up a 7-75-1 line. The Eagles are now seemingly managing Smith's injury. He did not practice all week and will not play Monday. The Eagles also ruled out WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle).

As for Barkley, he is expected to play after missing the last two games. The Eagles have been hurting at the running back position, having also put Will Shipley, Tank Bigsby and Carson Steele on injured reserve. Dameon Pierce is the only other running back on the 53-man roster and Elijah Mitchell is on the practice squad.

Lamar Jackson (ankle) to miss third straight game

Adam Schefter

Oct 24 · 4:24 PM EDT

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (high-ankle sprain) will miss a third straight game Sunday against the Bengals after the Ravens downgraded Jackson to out for Week 7.

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson had practiced this week on a limited basis and there was a chance he would return this week after being initially listed as questionable. Instead, Tyler Huntley will make another start. Jackson could return in Week 8 for a key battle against the Bills.