# A.J. Brown on Sunday's rough outing: I'm moving forward

> Patriots WR A.J. Brown admits poor Sunday play but vows to move forward after ankle injury.
- Title: A.J. Brown on Sunday's rough outing: I'm moving forward
- Summary: Patriots WR A.J. Brown admits poor Sunday play but vows to move forward after ankle injury. Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown said he's moving forward after…
- Keywords: a.j. brown, patriots, high ankle sprain, nfl, sunday, wide receiver, drake maye, sports, Brown, Sunday's, rough, outing
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/a-j-brown-on-sundays-rough-outing-im-moving-forward
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:36:59.65+00:00
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- Topics: a.j. brown, patriots, high ankle sprain, nfl, sunday, wide receiver, drake maye, sports
## A.J. Brown's Sunday game
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day on Sunday.

> i think that was the hardest part you know getting open i just didn't make the play
## Brown's stats and injury
He caught four of 10 targets with three drops after returning from four weeks on injured reserve.
## Brown's injury history
Brown was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain in Week 1.
## Brown's response
He said he won't change anything for this week's game against the Bears.

> no same process as before you know doing my daily things getting ready for the game preparing
## Drake Maye's confidence
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye still has faith in his No. 1 wide receiver.

> i mean it s a.j. brown last week is what it is you know i wish i had some throws back
## Key takeaway

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown said he's moving forward after a rough Sunday game with three drops and four catches despite a high ankle sprain.