Brown catches TD go in first recreation with Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Broad receiver Antonio Brown made a right away impression in his New England Patriots debut, catching a 20-yard landing go from quarterback Tom Brady late within the second quarter towards the Miami Dolphins at Laborious Rock Stadium.
Brown leapt into the stands after the play, as if he was taking a seat amongst spectators, earlier than he was greeted by Brady. The 2 shared an embrace.
Brown was charted on the sector for 13 of 35 offensive snaps within the first half (together with penalties). He initially took the sector on the second play and Brady instantly regarded his approach for an 18-yard acquire over the center.
Brown had two different catches on the opening drive, after which drew a holding penalty to arrange the group’s first landing — a 1-yard run by Sony Michel.
Brown’s landing catch made him the 72nd participant to catch a regular-season landing go from Brady, which extends an NFL document for the 42-year-old quarterback. On the play, Brown was coated by cornerback Jomal Wiltz and officers deemed he did not lengthen his arms to create separation on a lovely throw from Brady.
The Patriots are mixing use of their receivers, with Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman beginning within the two-receiver package deal. Phillip Dorsett and Brown have rotated because the third receiver, and the group ran two performs with 4 receivers on the sector on the identical time within the first half.
Brown is sporting jersey quantity 17. Veteran tight finish Benjamin Watson has Brown’s outdated quantity, 84, and he’s serving a four-game NFL suspension. Brown’s father, Eddie, wore the quantity 17 within the Area Soccer League.
Additionally, Patriots beginning LT Isaiah Wynn has been dominated out with a foot damage.