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One position room can help the New England Patriots solve two problems at once

The New England Patriots just lost a wide receiver (again), but the answer to the thinning room may already be on the roster. And it isn’t AJ Brown. Welcome back to the mix, AJ Brown! The New England Patriots saw…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:58 PM
One position room can help the New England Patriots solve two problems at once
Key Things to Know
  • A to Z Sports argues New England can solve wide receiver and offensive line injury issues by utilizing tight ends.
  • Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs is injured and reportedly headed for a reserve stint.
  • Hunter Henry caught 12 of 14 targets with two touchdowns over the past three weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A to Z Sports argues that the New England Patriots should lean heavily on their tight end group to overcome injuries at wide receiver and along the offensive line. Following an injury to Romeo Doubs, the writer suggests relying on Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon provides quarterback Drake Maye with reliable targets while stabilizing the offense.

The writer notes that Henry caught 12 of 14 targets over the past three weeks, while Raridon recorded 57 yards against the Raiders in Week 5. Employing heavier two-tight-end packages can bolster pass protection for an injured offensive line while maintaining an effective passing attack.

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