A.J. Brown
WR · New England Patriots
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
0.0 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
WR101 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
A.J. Brown's sourced report lists no game designation and Did Not Participate In Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. A.J. Brown has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Miami Dolphins. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 0.0 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 6.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 1. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
MIA
Miami Dolphins
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
6.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
3.0n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
33.7n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 1 / 6.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 6, 1 / 3.0 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 6, 1 / 33.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Ben Brown | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Carlton Davis III | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Channing Canada | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Christian Elliss | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| DaQuan Jones | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Drake Maye | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Dre'Mont Jones | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Karon Prunty | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Kevin Byard | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Marcus Bryant | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Morgan Moses | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Fri, Oct 23, 2:04 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | Offense | WR | 1 | Fri, Oct 23, 2:04 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
6.4
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
9.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
14.1
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | CHI | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 6 | NYJ | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | SEA | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 17 | BUF | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 16 | WAS | 18.5 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 / 15 | LV | 12.1 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 / 14 | LAC | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 / 13 | CHI | 35.2 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 12 | 10 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Did Not Participate In Practice
- Reported injury
- Ankle
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
CAR) to this list.Fades:I’ll fade A.J. Brown (@MIA), who clearly isn’t 100%.
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