The Extra Point: A.J. Brown Injury Fallout + Week 1 Start/Sit Questions (Ep. 2183)

September 11, 2026

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"Romeo Dobbs had an egregious drop." That was the moment the Patriots' season-opening upset bid collapsed, and it's also the moment that opened a wide-receiver opportunity in New England that fantasy managers are scrambling to figure out. The 10 p.m. Wednesday night game between the Patriots and Seahawks produced one major injury and one major quarterback meltdown, setting the table for a start/sit heavy episode of FantasyPros' live Discord show.

The A.J. Brown Injury and the Patriots' Fallout

A.J. Brown suffered what appears to be a high ankle sprain on a pass breakup in the first half, rolling his ankle when a defensive back rolled up on him. The hosts, Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson, were cautious but grim. "It could be two weeks to a season apparently on recording," Welsh said. Erickson noted the injury is especially concerning because Brown is an older receiver, meaning recovery will be slower than for a 23-year-old. "These things tend to linger with these skill position players," he added. Welsh predicted Brown will likely land on short-term injured reserve, knocking him out for at least a month.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:02) **Show Intro & Format** - Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson welcome listeners to the Extra Point, a live Q&A show from the FantasyPros Discord where they answer start/sit questions (with a strict ban on Thursday Night Football questions).
2 (02:06) **AJ Brown Injury Fallout** - The hosts break down the devastating high ankle sprain suffered by Patriots WR AJ Brown, discussing the severity, recovery timeline, and fantasy implications.
3 (04:49) **Patriots WR Depth Chart Shakeup** - Analysis of who benefits most from Brown's absence, with a focus on Mack Hollins emerging over the disappointing Romeo Dobbs.
4 (10:57) **Community Plug & Discord Invite** - Welsh pitches the FantasyPros Discord community, explaining how listeners can join for free and participate in live shows.
5 (12:17) **Start/Sit: Dowdle vs. Lloyd + Waiver Wire Stashes** - First caller asks about Rico Dowdle vs. Marshawn Lloyd in PPR, plus whether to drop Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Jacobi Myers for Terrence Ferguson and Jonah Coleman.
6 (13:45) **Flex Decision: Montgomery vs. Parker Washington** - A caller in full PPR asks whether to flex David Montgomery or swap him for a receiver like Parker Washington, Christian Watson, or Luther Burden.
7 (16:08) **Dynasty Dilemma: Selling Low on Cam Scataboo** - A dynasty manager asks if Cam Scataboo's value will increase over the next four weeks, as he's struggling to trade him for an upgrade at RB2.

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Guests on this episode

Chris Welsh Andrew Erickson

Show Notes

Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson are answering your biggest fantasy football start/sit questions live on The Extra Point. They break down the fallout from A.J. Brown’s injury, what Drake Maye’s rough performance means going forward, and which Patriots pass-catchers could benefit if Brown misses time.

The guys tackle tough Week 1 lineup decisions involving Parker Washington, Rico Dowdle, Marshawn Lloyd, Jonathan Brooks, Jordan Mason, Tetairoa McMillan, Bucky Irving, Luther Burden, Christian Watson, Drake London, and more. Plus, should fantasy managers buy low on Drake Maye, and which players deserve a spot on your bench before their value rises?

They also dive into dynasty strategy, including whether to hold or trade Cam Skattebo and a blockbuster deal involving Ja’Marr Chase, Brock Purdy, DeVonta Smith, Fernando Mendoza, and a 2027 first-round pick. Get the latest start/sit advice, trade analysis, injury fallout, and Week 1 fantasy football lineup help.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

AJ Brown Injury & Drake Maye Performance - 0:01:40

FantasyPros Discord - 0:10:26

Dowdle or Lloyd in PPR? - 0:11:47

Parker Washington vs David Montgomery - 0:13:10

Trying to Trade Skattebo - 0:17:51

Brooks or Mason? - 0:24:59

Tetairoa or Bucky? - 0:27:18

FantasyPros MyPlaybook - 0:29:51

WR2, Who Do I Start? - 0:30:36

Josh Jacobs Legal Situation - 0:33:10

Drop White or Gainwell for Shough? - 0:37:25

Purdy + Devonta Smith + 27 1st for Ja'Marr Chase and Mendoza? - 0:38:50

Drake London vs Christian Watson or Jaylen Warren? - 0:41:00

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