A.J. Brown

Week 4 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Last week, A.J. Brown was back up to double-digit targets and ended up scoring his first touchdown as an Eagle. He caught five passes for 85 yards and helped the Birds to an easy win. The move to Philadelphia has definitely helped both parties involved and should continue this season with QB Jalen Hurts playing his best football.

Brown faces Jacksonville who is ranked 15th in aFPA to wide receivers. As long as he keeps getting double-digit targets, Brown should continue to produce including this Sunday at home.

Start Brown as a low-end WR1 for Week 4. Although he is the Eagles' No. 1 receiver, he's still in that second tier of receivers in the league as evidenced by his numbers so far. Good but not great would be an accurate description.

Week 2 vs. Minnesota Vikings
The debut for A.J. Brown as an Eagle was a success. The former Titan was targeted 13 times which produced 10 receptions for 155 yards, true No. 1 receiver numbers. The only downside was he didn't score a touchdown. But this was definitely something Philly had been lacking in recent years.

Brown will have a matchup advantage against Minnesota whose defense is below average. The targets to him are very encouraging as QB Jalen Hurts seems to be comfortable with Brown.

The Eagles' offense last week combined with the ability Brown showed against the Lions makes him a solid WR1 for Week 2. He is looking like a fantasy steal early.

2022 Fantasy Upside
The Eagles have been searching for that No. 1 receiver and they have finally found him via trade. A.J. Brown was acquired for a first and third-round pick with the hopes he will give them a player who can be the main target in their passing game. Brown was targeted over 100 times the past two seasons but expect that number to be even higher. Those targets over two years produced 133 receptions. Brown also has two 1,000 receiving yard seasons on his resume. He has great size and hands which has been an asset in his three-year career.

2022 Fantasy Downside
The one fear is that even a talent like Brown can't make QB Jalen Hurts improve his passing game. The Eagles like what the quarterback brings to the table with his legs but if a receiver like Brown can't flourish in this offense, the Birds have other issues.

2022 Bottom Line
There is no doubt Brown will get opportunities and will produce. He ranks as a solid WR2 entering the season and that's probably because of the questions still surrounding Hurts. Brown's ADP has him going in the third round, but buyer beware. It's not a reach to select him there as he will perform, but there could be better options still on the table.