What happened: New England elevated wide receiver A.J. Brown from injured reserve to the active 53-man roster on Saturday. The move follows a week of limited practice participation as he worked back from an ankle sprain.

Why it matters: Getting the No. 80 player on the NFL Top 100 list back on the field restores a primary perimeter target for New England's passing attack. His activation resolves his game-status progression ahead of the weekend.

What to watch: Brown is eligible to suit up on Sunday when the Patriots face the Jets.