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A.J. Brown Dominates Practice as Hurts Struggles

8/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

A.J. Brown caught seven passes on seven targets in Wednesday’s joint practice, posting a personal-best summer performance.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called Brown the team’s No. 1 receiver, praising his maturity, communication and accountability.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw five interceptions in Thursday’s practice, including a potential pick-six.
Analysts warned that losing Brown could depress Hurts’s production more than injuries to Makai Lemon or DeVonta Smith.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the New England Patriots became the first team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to finish a regular season undefeated, posting a 16-0 record and a league-record +315 point differential. Quarterback Tom Brady threw 50 touchdown passes while Randy Moss caught 23, but the Patriots fell 17-14 to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, ending the perfect-season bid.

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Story summary

A.J. Brown caught seven passes on seven targets in Wednesday’s joint practice, posting a personal-best summer performance.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called Brown the team’s No. 1 receiver, praising his maturity, communication and accountability.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw five interceptions in Thursday’s practice, including a potential pick-six.
Analysts warned that losing Brown could depress Hurts’s production more than injuries to Makai Lemon or DeVonta Smith.

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