Patriots takeaways: A.J. Brown’s moved on, Drake Maye’s stunning turnaround and more
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Key Points:
- A.J. Brown returned from a four-week ankle injury but had a challenging game with three catches on 10 targets; he is focused on moving past the performance ahead of the Patriots' Thursday night game in Chicago.
- Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has dramatically improved, throwing 10 touchdowns and one interception over the last three games, helping the team ride a three-game winning streak.
- The Patriots received positive injury updates with Carlton Davis and Morgan Moses returning to practice, though starters Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown remain out, leading to Walter Rouse making his first NFL start at left guard.
- Veteran guard Matt Pryor will start alongside Rouse in Chicago, bringing experience and confidence after a strong recent performance against the Jets.
- Safety Kevin Byard, formerly of the Bears, is eager to return to Chicago and face former teammate Caleb Williams, highlighting a key matchup between the Patriots' defense and the Bears' young quarterback.
