RGIII sets 50-70 target benchmark for Patriots' first five games

Puka Nacua drew 62 targets over that span last year

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

AJ Brown should have 50-70 targets through the first 5 games of the season for the New England Patriots. Targets last y Via @RGIII on X

What happened: RGIII said New England must make its top receiver the center of the offense. The proposed workload equals 10 to 14 targets per game through Week 5.

Why it matters: That range would place New England's top option alongside last year's busiest early-season receivers. It would also exceed his 36 targets through five games last season by at least 14.

By the numbers: Through five games last season: Puka Nacua, 62 targets; Chris Olave, 54; New England's top receiver, 36. Proposed 2026 pace: 50-70 targets, or 10-14 per game.

What to watch: Training-camp usage and the opening five-game target share will show whether New England commits to that volume.

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