Based on the wiki, it's looking highly likely that A.J. Brown returns in Week 6 against the Jets. Here's the latest:
- The Patriots opened Brown's practice window on Oct 14, and he's expected to practice Wednesday. This triggers a 21-day activation window, and the team is reportedly expecting to activate him off IR for Week 6. (from the A.J. Brown page)
- Adam Schefter reported that Brown is "moving quite well" in rehab and could be back "as soon as this weekend's Week 6 matchup." (from the A.J. Brown page)
- Coach Mike Vrabel has been more cautious — he said he doesn't know "if he's ready to go in a couple days" — but opening the practice window is a very strong positive signal. (from the A.J. Brown page)
One caveat: if Brown does play, expect a managed ramp-up rather than a full workload right away, given the severity of his high-ankle sprain and the reinjury risk noted by analysts like Sal Vetri. But all signs point to him being back on the field this weekend.
Sal Vetri: "Most wide receivers see a major dip in production of 20+% [and] reinjury risk as well for those first four to six weeks back."