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Patriots still has potential AJ Brown fantasy football replacements for Week 8

The New England Patriots are heading into Sunday’s AFC East matchup against the Miami Dolphins without two important offensive contributors. Wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) and running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness) have both been ruled out, creating opportunities for other…

By Airness Alao · Clutch Points

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:59 AM

Key Things to Know

A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson are ruled out for the Patriots' Week 8 game against Miami.
DeMario Douglas, Hunter Henry, and Rhamondre Stevenson are highlighted as potential fantasy football replacements.
New England is left with only three healthy wide receivers on the active 53-man roster.

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The New England Patriots have ruled out wide receiver A.J. Brown due to ankle and knee issues, as well as running back TreVeyon Henderson due to illness, ahead of their Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. With Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins also sidelined, the Patriots enter the contest with only three healthy wide receivers on their 53-man roster.

ClutchPoints identifies DeMario Douglas, tight end Hunter Henry, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson as viable fantasy football options to absorb the vacated offensive workload. Quarterback Drake Maye faces a Dolphins defense that ranks last in the NFL in pass EPA, completion percentage allowed, and passer rating allowed.

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Patriots still has potential AJ Brown fantasy football replacements for Week 8

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