Patriots' A.J. Brown keeps it real on returning from painful high-ankle sprain

A.J. Brown returned to the field for the New England Patriots in Week 6 after suffering a painful high-ankle sprain in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. Despite the return, Brown has been working to regain his timing and impact. In his last two games, he has totaled six catches for 75 yards. Speaking Wednesday, Brown said he’s sometimes “pushing through” but is focused on being out there. In Week 6, he recorded three catches for 27 yards against the New York Jets, and in Week 7, he had three catches for 48 yards versus the Chicago Bears, though New England lost 4-3 overall.