Eagles’ Top Target Faces Unusual Slump
Philadelphia Eagles fans are used to seeing
A.J. Brown light up the stat sheet, but the 2025 NFL season has delivered a surprising twist. Brown, typically one of the league’s most explosive wide receivers, is off to a
sluggish start that’s raising eyebrows across the league.
Through six games, Brown has managed just
25 receptions for 274 yards and 1 touchdown—a stark contrast to his dominant performances in previous years. For context, he ranked 37th in receptions, 47th in receiving yards, and 72nd in touchdowns among NFL receivers so far this season.
Breaking Down the Numbers
Let’s look at Brown’s game-by-game output:
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Oct 9 vs. Giants: 6 catches, 80 yards, 0 TD
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Oct 5 vs. Broncos: 5 catches, 43 yards, 0 TD
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Sep 28 vs. Buccaneers: 2 catches, 7 yards, 0 TD
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Sep 21 vs. Rams: 6 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD (his only score this season)
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Sep 14 vs. Chiefs: 5 catches, 27 yards, 0 TD
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Sep 4 vs. Cowboys: 1 catch, 8 yards, 0 TD
His
average yards per catch sits at 11.0, well below his career highs, and he’s only managed one reception longer than 30 yards this season.
What’s Behind the Dip?
Several factors could be contributing to Brown’s slow start:
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Defensive Focus: Opposing teams are clearly keying in on Brown, often double-teaming him and forcing the Eagles to look elsewhere.
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Eagles’ Offensive Shifts: Philadelphia’s passing game has been inconsistent, with quarterback play and play-calling under scrutiny.
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Game Script: Brown’s production spikes when the Eagles are trailing, accounting for 217 of his 274 receiving yards while playing from behind.
Expert Commentary
NFL analysts are quick to point out that Brown’s talent hasn’t disappeared. “He’s still getting open, but the connection with the quarterback just isn’t clicking like last year,” said one CBS Sports commentator. Fantasy football experts are urging patience, noting that Brown’s track record suggests a bounce-back is possible if the Eagles can stabilize their offense.
Historical Perspective
Compare this to Brown’s previous seasons:
| Year | Team | Games | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|------|------|-------|------------|-------|-----|
|2022 | Eagles | 17 | 88 | 1,496 | 11 |
|2023 | Eagles | 17 | 106 | 1,456 | 7 |
|2025 | Eagles | 6 | 25 | 274 | 1 |
The drop-off is dramatic, especially considering his back-to-back 1,400+ yard campaigns.
What’s Next for Brown and the Eagles?
The Eagles are 4-2 and still in the hunt for the NFC East crown, but they’ll need Brown to return to form if they want to make a deep playoff run. Fans and fantasy managers alike are watching closely—will Brown break out in the coming weeks, or is this the start of a new chapter in his career?
Stay tuned. The next few games could define A.J. Brown’s season—and the Eagles’ fate.
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