Admittedly, the Philadelphia Eagles haven’t played their best football to start the 2023 season. With a stacked roster like this, expectations in Philadelphia are sky-high. The defending NFC champions should not be eking out wins, but … they’re still 2-0.
Yet, for some reason, A.J. Brown seemed weirdly upset with Jalen Hurts late in their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Never mind that the Eagles’ offense amassed 34 points and over 400 yards (259 on the ground!) in a win. Brown — who had four catches for 29 yards on six targets — apparently had a bone to pick with his starting quarterback.
And it got so testy that head coach Nick Sirianni stepped in to calm Brown down.
AJ Brown does not seem happy about something…I wonder what it is… #NFL #NFLnews #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/TwYjBiWCgL
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhiferNFL) September 15, 2023
If Brown is upset about his usage, I get it. He has just 11 catches through two games and might not feel he’s being utilized like a bona fide WR1. These unfortunate sorts of pass interference plays have some been of his most noteworthy moments, which says a lot. And then there’s this eye-opening stat:
Targets since Eagles 2022 bye (16 games):
DeVonta Smith 130
A.J. Brown 130— John Daigle (@notJDaigle) September 15, 2023
But bringing up a gripe about not getting the ball enough during a pivotal game on national television where your offense scored 34 points is not the time. That would be a major red-flag reaction for a team trying to return to the Super Bowl and finish the job. Brown’s bizarre situation will be intriguing to watch for one of the league’s heavyweights trying to hold it together. Stay tuned.
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This was how Twitter reacted to A.J. Brown arguing with Jalen Hurts
Need to know what was exactly said but considering at this point in the game the Eagles were winning by multiple scores. . . It’s not a good look.
Wins >>> stats https://t.co/LfcAK3s3qs— Chris (@hovaaaaaaa) September 15, 2023
A.J. Brown looking a little selfish on the sidelines 👀 pic.twitter.com/8oPWNgPMbT
— Barry Menow (@BarryMenow) September 15, 2023
Big A.J. Brown game coming next week.
— Zareh Kantzabedian (@ZKantzFF) September 15, 2023
He got money on this or what? Y’all are up 😭😭😭 https://t.co/kGoCCLwvtf
— dana (@danajae9) September 15, 2023
Wide receivers are the worst. https://t.co/OkGsLgK3xH
— Nate (@nate_in_pa) September 15, 2023
Number 11 seems upset. He must have AJ Brown in fantasy or something https://t.co/5CipPIdvXs
— Joshua Knudsen (@jck510) September 15, 2023
I see this being a problem in Philly. Hurts was forcing Brown the ball late in the game. Which stalled a drive that allowed the Vikings to get back in the game. https://t.co/6yQppDsXWA
— JG (@JB4Steelers) September 15, 2023
Smith is the best receiver on the team and I thought he was the best in his draft class https://t.co/EHoUBiBMDe
— Tyler Clifton (@Tyler_Clifton41) September 15, 2023
He’s right to be upset, he’s the best WR on the team and he gets scraps https://t.co/oGG30MabXf
— Kyle (@kyle_waller2) September 15, 2023
