Philly’s star WR A.J. Brown had a monster game in Week 7. He ended up receiving passes for 121 yards in the game, scoring two touchdowns versus Minnesota Vikings. His inconsistency this season has forced him into a state of discontent, with Brown even venting frustrations about the Eagles’ offense earlier this year. This less favorable sentiment has scared some fantasy football managers, but he has done enough to recommend you start looking to trade him.
Brown was picked as one of the 10 best receivers on draft day. He’s struggled to maintain his past super star status. As he heads into this week, he’s averaging just 11.2 points per game, good for 40th among all wide receivers. The stark contrast between his potential and current performance has left many questioning his future contributions to the Eagles’ offense.
A.J. Brown’s Performance in Week 7
In a record-shattering Week 7 display, A.J. Brown topped 121 receiving yards. Most notably, he scored two touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, showcasing his insane abilities. This performance was even more consequential for him — he needed to show that he could still bring it and thrive in the face of a long, painful ordeal.
Even this bright moment aside, inconsistency has defined Brown’s season. Even though he pitched the greatest game ever thrown, it’s a poor indicator of his performance for the entire year. Fans and analysts alike expected him to be that sort of game-changer, but his unreliability has been a head-turner.
The Eagles’ offense has faced its share of challenges this season, contributing to Brown’s frustrations. His tirade from this past weekend shows just how out of touch Schiano has been to expect these kinds of disaster area performances from his team.
Frustrations With the Eagles’ Offense
Brown’s dissatisfaction with the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive scheme has become increasingly apparent. He recently voiced his concerns about the team’s ability to perform consistently, indicating that he feels underutilized in some game situations. This sentiment hasn’t only been unique to Brown, other players have repeated the same feeling when it comes to the effectiveness of the offense.
Frustrated by this absurd situation, Brown has done something quite unprecedented. Now he’s telling fantasy managers to get rid of him. This quote serves to demonstrate his personal disappointment and to admit to himself that he has been up-and-down this year. Whether the stakes are large or small, fantasy football players rely on expected performance from their assets. Unfortunately, Brown’s 11.2 ppg average so far this season just hasn’t cut it.
Further, comparisons between A.J. Brown and fellow Eagles wideout DeVonta Smith are equally unavoidable, though they’re not entirely comparable. Smith currently sits 14th in fantasy points scored per game among wide receivers. In contrast, Brown’s awful play has dropped him behind Smith in the Week 11 rest-of-season rankings. It is all the more reason to add scrutiny to Brown’s new role in the Eagles’ offense.
The Impact on Fantasy Managers
For fantasy football managers, A.J. Brown’s up-and-down 2023 campaign is the cause for major alarm bells. Once drafted to be a WR1, his consistent subpar outings have had some looking for replacements, in both dynasty and redraft. With an average of only 11.2 points per game, Brown’s usefulness has dropped, forcing fantasy managers to reconsider their lineups.
The advice that’s got the fantasy community all abuzz is the one that came straight from Brown himself—trade me. Unsurprisingly, managers are genuinely weighing their choices. They’re weighing whether to invest in the player with ocean-deep potential, or cut their losses and start looking for better, less exciting options.
Injuries impacting Eagles’ offense
Brown’s fantasy value is heavily dependent on the overall health of the Eagles’ offense. If the new team is able to identify areas where efficiency can boost output, it could move Brown towards a comeback from his recent lows. Until those changes materialize, both fans and managers alike must navigate the uncertainty surrounding one of the league’s most talented wide receivers.
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