A.J. Brown misses practice Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday (ankle / knee)

Questionable, missed practice Thursday (ankle / knee). Fantasy football: Brown is questionable for Sunday after missing Thursday's practice with ankle and…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026

A.J. Brown did not practise Thursday after a limited practice Wednesday due to ankle and knee injuries. He is listed questionable for Sunday's game at Miami, so check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff. Brown has averaged 4.9 half-PPR points a game this season over three games.

Even if Brown is active, he faces a difficult matchup against Miami, which has allowed 19.2 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 3rd fewest of 32. Brown has caught just 6 of 16 targets for 75 yards in two games since returning from injured reserve, scoring 4.6 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts. His efficiency subscore ranks 168th of 191 receivers.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

A.J. Brown

Brown managed 3 catches for 48 yards on 6 targets in Week 7 against Chicago for 6.3 half-PPR points whilst playing 91 per cent of snaps. He has averaged 6.7 targets and 4.9 half-PPR points a game over his last three games. His 22 per cent target share and 33 per cent air yards share (24th of 180 receivers) show a solid role, but his role is worth more than his recent points. His weighted opportunity rating of 0.56 ranks 23rd of 180 receivers over his last three games.

Brown's questionable tag and declining practice participation this week make him a risky play even if active. Miami allows 19.2 half-PPR points a game to receivers, the 3rd fewest of 32. With DeMario Douglas (4 targets in Week 7) also healthy and the Patriots thin at receiver, Brown remains a low-end WR3 option at best. Standard managers should view him as a flex option only if he is active, whilst full-PPR managers gain minimal benefit from his low catch rate.

What to do

• Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff to confirm whether A.J. Brown is active.

• If Brown is active, consider him a risky WR3 or flex option given his poor efficiency and tough matchup against Miami.

• Have a backup plan ready, as Brown's status remains uncertain after missing Thursday's practice with both ankle and knee issues.