A.J. Brown questionable to return after ankle injury in Patriots opener

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is believed to have suffered a right high-ankle sprain in the third quarter of the team’s 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. X-rays showed no fracture, and Brown will undergo an MRI to determine the injury’s severity and recovery timetable; the injury could sideline him for multiple weeks, potentially including New England’s Sept. 20 game against Pittsburgh. Brown caught three passes for 26 yards in his Patriots debut and drew a 34-yard pass-interference penalty before leaving in a walking boot. The Patriots may rely more heavily on Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, DeMario “Pop” Douglas and Kyle Williams while Brown is out. New England also faces questions at quarterback after Drake Maye threw three interceptions, including a late end-zone pick that ended the comeback attempt.