A.J. Brown and another Patriots’ playmaker are under the most pressure in Week 8

Writer Michael DeVito argues that New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson face significant pressure to perform in Week 8. Following a Week 7 defeat against the Chicago Bears that dropped New England to 4-3, DeVito stresses that both playmakers must improve to support quarterback Drake Maye ahead of a crucial matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Since returning from injured reserve, Brown has recorded six receptions on 16 targets for 75 yards and zero touchdowns across two games. Meanwhile, Henderson has collected 203 rushing yards and one touchdown this season. DeVito suggests that integrating rookie offensive lineman Caleb Lomu into the starting unit could resolve offensive line struggles and help unlock both players.