# Patriots Wait on A.J. Brown for Jets Game

> Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will decide A.J. Brown's return for Sunday's Jets game Saturday.
- Title: Patriots Wait on A.J. Brown for Jets Game · The Boston Globe
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## Patriots Wait on A.J. Brown
Coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots will wait until Saturday to decide if wide receiver A.J. Brown returns for Sunday's game against the Jets.

> We’ll have to see how he responds from practice [Friday], and then go from there.
## A.J. Brown's Injury Status
Brown sustained a high-ankle sprain in the first half of the Sept. 9 game against the Seahawks and returned to practice Wednesday.

> It’s still up in the air.
## Brown's Decision Process
Brown said his focus is on today and trying to get better, with his decision based on how he feels after practice.

> My focus is just on today and trying to get better, and see how I feel after.
## Vrabel's Assessment
Vrabel said Brown looks OK but will check his conditioning level and how he feels after practice.

> I think he looks OK, like everybody. Some good plays, some bad plays.
## Other Injuries
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and others are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

> We’ll see how TreVeyon responds in the morning.
## Jets' Running Back
Jets running back Braelon Allen, who averages 4.1 yards per carry with two touchdowns, may become the primary option without Breece Hall.

> A big back. Usually, the first guy doesn’t tackle him, doesn’t bring him down.
## Key takeaway

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will decide wide receiver A.J. Brown's availability for Sunday's game against the Jets after practice.