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Patriots kickoff return unit has started showing signs of life

New England stumbled in its regular-season opener, falling to the Seattle Seahawks by a 13-10 score. J.

Brown suffered an ankle injury during the defeat and is projected to be sidelined anywhere from three to six weeks, ultimately landing on injured reserve. Head coach Mike Vrabel voiced the organization's collective disappointment over the setback while defending his squad's offensive strategy after managing only ten points in the game.

With Brown unavailable, sophomore receiver Kyle Williams is positioning himself to absorb an increased workload and emerge as a primary deep option. Despite the offensive struggles, the offensive line managed to avoid injuries and the secondary delivered a steady showing.

The Patriots have now turned their attention toward preparing for an upcoming Week 2 clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.