The Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready for a big Monday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons, but they won’t have their star receiver, A.J. Brown. The other wide receivers must step up and fill his spot with Brown out. There are a few good backups, but we’ll have to wait and see who will replace Brown.
Brown has been crucial for the Eagles, racking up over 1,400 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. He made a big impact in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, catching five passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.
Unfortunately, Brown, a key player for the Eagles, will miss the game against the Falcons due to a hamstring injury he sustained in practice. This will be the first regular-season game he will be missing since joining the team. The Eagles are taking precautions to prevent a long-term injury.
While the Eagles will have to cope with the huge loss of A.J. Brown, other receivers must step up for the upcoming Eagles Vs. Falcons game. DeVonta Smith, who will be the main receiver in Brown’s absence, is expected to get more targets. Smith has shown he can deliver in key moments, like last season’s playoffs when he caught eight passes for 148 yards in a game without Brown.
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Jahan Dotson, recently added from the Washington Commanders, will also play a bigger role. Though he didn’t catch any passes in the first game of the season, Dotson has a solid record with 84 catches for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns over his first two years.
Tight end Dallas Goedert, who is often a safety valve for quarterback Jalen Hurts, might see more action, especially in the red zone. Rookie receiver Johnny Wilson could also see more playtime thanks to his speed, despite some injury issues.
In the Eagles vs. Falcons game, the Eagles will likely rely on Smith and Dotson’s skills while focusing more on their running game. With Saquon Barkley having a strong start to the season, the Eagles might use the ground game to create passing opportunities and keep the Falcons’ defense guessing.
Even though A.J. Brown’s absence is a big loss, the Eagles, including Smith, Dotson, and Goedert, have enough depth and talent to stay competitive. The Eagles vs. Falcons game should be exciting to watch, and the Eagles will need to adapt to stay effective without Brown.
