A.J. Brown’s 2026 touchdown total faces immediate pressure from a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 1 against Seattle, landing him on injured reserve with an expected absence of four to six weeks. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, traded to the Patriots in June for a 2028 first-round pick and 2027 fifth-rounder, had opened the season as Drake Maye’s clear top target after posting seven receiving scores in 15 games during 2025 with Philadelphia. Maye’s efficient passing attack projects a higher volume of red-zone opportunities than Brown saw in prior Eagles offenses, where he averaged seven touchdowns across healthy seasons. Brown’s return timeline and subsequent workload will largely determine whether he reaches or exceeds his typical seven-touchdown range over a full 17-game slate.