A.J. Brown Rises to Ninth in ESPN's Preseason Rankings

A.J. Brown, the New England Patriots' top wide receiver, has been ranked ninth overall in ESPN's preseason rankings, solidifying his position as one of the premier receivers in the NFL. The rankings were compiled with opinions from NFL players, coaches, and executives, and Brown's high ranking is a testament to his impressive performance last season.

What led to Brown's high ranking?

Brown's impressive performance last season was a major factor in his high ranking. He finished strong, with eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in week 11. He followed that up with 10 catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears. As the calendar turned to December, Brown continued his hot streak, with six catches for 100 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers.

What does Brown's ranking mean for the Patriots?

Brown's high ranking means that the Patriots are expecting big things from him this season. The team has a sixth-hardest schedule in the NFL, but they have multiple ways to scheme Brown open. The addition of Romeo Doubs should help with that, allowing Brown to have more opportunities to get open. Brown is used to having complementary receivers in an offense, and he served that role with Devonta Smith during his time with the Eagles.

What's next for Brown?

Brown has a unique opportunity to capitalize on his production as a member of the Patriots. He will be looking to outplay his ESPN ranking and become one of the top receivers in the league. With his impressive performance last season and his high ranking in the preseason, Brown is certainly viewed as one of the premier receivers in the NFL. It will be interesting to see what the Patriots do schematically to get him the ball.

And with the addition of Romeo Doubs, Brown should have even more opportunities to get open. The Patriots are expecting big things from him this season, and with his high ranking, it's clear that they're not alone. Brown's impressive performance last season and his high ranking in the preseason make him one of the most exciting players to watch this season.

The Patriots have a sixth-hardest schedule in the NFL, but they have multiple ways to scheme Brown open. The addition of Romeo Doubs should help with that, allowing Brown to have more opportunities to get open. Brown is used to having complementary receivers in an offense, and he served that role with Devonta Smith during his time with the Eagles.

Brown's high ranking means that the Patriots are expecting big things from him this season. With his impressive performance last season and his high ranking in the preseason, Brown is certainly viewed as one of the premier receivers in the NFL. It will be interesting to see what the Patriots do schematically to get him the ball.

The Patriots have a unique opportunity to capitalize on Brown's production. With his high ranking and his impressive performance last season, Brown is certainly one of the most exciting players to watch this season. And with the addition of Romeo Doubs, Brown should have even more opportunities to get open.

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