A.J.Brown

News: 1 day agoBrown didn't play in Thursday's 14-13 preseason win over the Patriots.

Spin: Brown was joined by QB Jalen Hurts, fellow WR DeVonta Smith and RB Saquon Barkley on the sidelines as Philadelphia's top skill-position players got the night off, as was also the case in the preseason opener. Regardless of whether Brown suits up in the preseason finale against the Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 24, he's poised to maintain a key role come the regular season after racking up 2,952 receiving yards and 18 receiving touchdowns across his previous two regular seasons with the Eagles.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Brown's second season in Philadelphia statistically mirrored his excellent debut, as he was fifth in receiving yards and provided a cool 17 fantasy points per game, eighth among wide receivers. The way Brown statistically achieved his numbers was a bit disturbing for fantasy managers (and the stumbling Eagles), as he dominated over a six-game stretch early on, <i>averaging</i> 138 receiving yards and tallying five touchdowns from Weeks 3 through 8, then reaching 100 yards in just one of the final nine contests. Still, QB Jalen Hurts leads an elite offense, and even with WR DeVonta Smith and new RB Saquon Barkley in the mix, Brown will see ample targets and end zone opportunities. Expect another season as a WR1 option and potential first-round choice.