The Number Crunch: Lack of separation hurting A.J. Brown

Their first Thursday Night Football game of 2026 did not go as the Patriots had hoped. While the offense mostly did its part, New England allowed 30 or more points for the second time all season. Let’s take a look at what held them from coming out victorious at Soldier Field. A.J. Brown’s struggles The Patriots are still awaiting the explosion of the receiver that they paid the hefty price of a 2028 first-round pick for. Brown, 29, played in his second game since his return from a high ankle spr

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