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NFL news roundup: Patriots WR A.J. Brown questionable to play; Emeka Egbuka ruled out

A.J. Brown's status for the Patriots' game is uncertain due to a knee injury, while Emeka Egbuka has been ruled out with a foot issue.

First seen Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · last updated Oct 30 10:00 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

A.J. Brown is the trickier call. His knee injury has him listed as uncertain for the Patriots-Buccaneers game, with confidence on that report running 50-80% across the two feeds — meaning the "questionable" tag could tighten into a game-time decision as the week progresses. Given his explosive, boom-or-bust profile, you don't want to bench him preemptively if there's a real shot he plays, but you also shouldn't trust him in a flex spot without checking the final injury report before lineups lock. Treat him as a game-time monitor: have a solid bench receiver or flex option ready to swap in if he's downgraded to out, but don't drop him or trade him off a one-week knee scare — this reads as short-term injury news, not a long-term value hit.

Net effect on the cluster is mild negative, appropriately reflected by the low impact score — this is one confirmed absence (Egbuka) and one uncertain situation (Brown), not a season-altering development for either player. Monitor Friday/Saturday injury reports closely before setting your lineup.

NFL news roundup: Patriots WR A.J. Brown questionable to play; Emeka Egbuka ruled out

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INJURIES

  • RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
  • OL Hjalte Froholdt (knee) is questionable to play.
  • OL Jon Gaines II (ankle) is out Sunday.
  • DL Walter Nolen (ankle) out
  • CB Max Melton (knee) questionable
  • S Andrew Wingard (knee) questionable

INJURIES

  • RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Buccaneers.
  • WR Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder) is questionable to play.
  • DE Samson Ebukam (hamstring) questionable
  • LB Divine Deablo (forearm) questionable
  • CB Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) questionable

INJURIES

  • QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bills after missing the past three contests, head coach Jesse Minter said. Jackson has no game designation on the injury report.
  • RB Adam Randall (neck) is questionable to play.
  • G Olaivavega Ioane (knee) is out Sunday.
  • CB T.J. Tampa (knee) questionable
  • S Jaylinn Hawkins (knee) out

INJURIES

  • WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is questionable to play Sunday against the Ravens.
  • WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) is out Sunday.
  • TE Dalton Kincaid (chest) questionable
  • OT Spencer Brown (back) questionable
  • DL Greg Gaines (calf) questionable
  • CB Dee Alford (ankle) questionable

SIGNINGS

  • CB Caelen Carson (practice squad)

FIRINGS

  • DC Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley were fired on Friday. Defensive line coach Todd Wash will serve as interim DC and call plays.

INJURIES

  • RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) did not practice Friday.
  • TE Colston Loveland (neck) was limited in practice.
  • LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) was a full practice participant.
  • LB D'Marco Jackson (ankle) DNP
  • LB Jack Sanborn (concussion) full
  • DB Malik Muhammad (toe) limited

INJURIES

  • WR Ja'Marr Chase (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
  • LB Kyle Dugger (quad) is out Sunday.
  • LB Joe Giles-Harris (calf) is questionable to play.

INJURIES

  • OT Tytus Howard (concussion) is questionable to play Saturday against the Steelers.
  • CB Myles Harden (hamstring) questionable
  • S Daniel Thomas (ankle) questionable

INJURIES

  • WR George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday against the Cardinals.
  • WR KaVontae Turpin (ribs) is out Sunday.
  • DT Kenny Clark (back) questionable
  • LB Marist Liufau (forearm) questionable
  • LB Dee Winters (calf) out
  • S P.J. Locke (foot) questionable

INJURIES

  • RB RJ Harvey (knee) is out Sunday against the Chiefs.
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (chest) is questionable to play.
  • OT Garett Bolles (hip) questionable
  • DL Zach Allen (hamstring) questionable
  • S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) out
  • S Brandon Jones (hamstring) questionable

INJURIES

  • CB Roger McCreary (foot) is questionable to play Sunday against the Vikings.
  • S Kerby Joseph (knee) is out Sunday.

SIGNINGS

  • DT Kevin Givens was signed from the 49ers practice squad.

INJURIES

  • WR Anthony Gould (concussion) is out Sunday against the Jaguars.
  • TE Andrew Ogletree (concussion) is questionable to play.
  • TE Tyler Warren (groin) is off the injury report for Sunday's game.
  • LB Bryce Boettcher (groin) questionable
  • CB Justin Walley (knee) out

INJURIES

  • WR Jakobi Meyers (hamstring/ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against the Colts.
  • S Antonio Johnson (ankle) is out Sunday.

INJURIES

  • WR Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. Rice missed the past two games.
  • DT Omarr Norman-Lott (knee) is out Sunday.
  • DE R Mason Thomas (personal) is questionable to play.
  • CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) questionable
  • CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) questionable

INJURIES

  • WR Jack Bech (forearm) is questionable to play Sunday against the Jets.
  • OL Jackson Powers-Johnson (back) questionable

INJURIES

  • G Kayode Awosika (fibula) is out Sunday against the Rams.
  • CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) is questionable to play.
  • S Derwin James (hamstring) out
  • DB Deane Leonard (concussion) out

INJURIES

  • WR Jordan Whittington (back) is questionable to play Sunday against the Chargers.
  • TE Colby Parkinson (rib) questionable
  • OL Coleman Shelton (hip) questionable
  • CB Trent McDuffie (groin) questionable
  • LS Joe Cardona (ankle) is doubtful to play.

SIGNINGS

  • G DJ Campbell (practice squad)
  • LB Jamree Kromah was claimed off waivers from the Bears.

ROSTER CUTS

  • OT Gottlieb Ayedze (practice squad)
  • LB Robert Beal Jr. was waived.

INJURIES

  • OL Kadyn Proctor (concussion) is out Sunday against the Patriots.
  • CB Julius Brents (neck/concussion) is questionable to play.
  • CB Reese Taylor (quad) questionable

INJURIES

  • S Jay Ward (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Lions.

INJURIES

  • RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness) is questionable to play Sunday against the Dolphins.
  • WR A.J. Brown (knee) questionable
  • LB Christian Elliss (chest) questionable
  • CB Carlton Davis (neck) questionable

INJURIES

  • RB Breece Hall (quad) is questionable to play Sunday against the Raiders.
  • OL Max Mitchell (concussion) is out Sunday.
  • OL Dylan Parham (knee) questionable
  • DE David Bailey (groin) is doubtful to play.
  • DT T'Vondre Sweat (knee) out
  • LB Joseph Ossai (ankle) out

INJURIES

  • RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back) is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
  • WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out Sunday.
  • WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) out
  • LB Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad) out
  • CB Jakorian Bennett (knee) is questionable to play.
  • CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) out

INJURIES

  • WR Ben Skowronek (calf) is questionable to play Sunday against the Browns.
  • CB Brandin Echols (hamstring) is out Sunday.
  • DB Doneiko Slaughter (hamstring) out

INJURIES

  • RB Kenneth Gainwell (hip) is questionable to play Sunday against the Falcons.
  • WR Emeka Egbuka (foot) is out Sunday.
  • OT Luke Goedeke (calf) questionable

SIGNINGS

  • DT Timmy Horne signed to active roster from practice squad
  • LB Dominique Hampton (practice squad)

INJURIES

  • RB Tyjae Spears (knee) is out Sunday against the Bengals.
  • WR Calvin Ridley (hip) is questionable to play.
  • WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) out
  • DL John Franklin-Myers (groin/back) questionable
  • LB Dorian Mausi (foot) questionable
  • CB Jaylon Jones (knee) questionable
  • P Tommy Townsend (left knee) out

INJURIES

  • WR Treylon Burks (foot) is questionable to play Sunday against the Eagles.
  • TE John Bates (shoulder) questionable
  • DT Jer'Zhan Newton (pectoral) questionable
  • DT Javon Kinlaw (knee) is out Sunday.
  • DT Daron Payne (foot) questionable
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