What happened: The New England Patriots are expected to activate wide receiver A.J. Brown off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets after he practiced in a limited capacity this week. Brown missed four games with a high-ankle sprain that did not require surgery, leaving DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, and Kyle Williams to handle perimeter and slot snaps starting with the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Why it matters: Getting a primary target back transforms a unit where quarterback Malik Willis already owns a league-leading downfield throw rate. With Rhamondre Stevenson stepping in as the unquestioned lead back alongside Corey Kiner after the Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Patriots have the balance to outpace Braelon Allen and the Jets.