However, up against a sneaky defense, quarterback Jalen Hurts needed all of his weapons during Sunday's NFC championship win over the Washington Commanders, and Brown was ready. Brown hauled in six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown in the victory,
Forget that the defender is a four-time Pro Bowler. Forget that the wide receiver had been a virtual non-factor in the previous two playoff games. Forget that an incompletion could have turned the tide of Sunday’s NFC championship game.
The Philadelphia Eagles had themselves a day on Sunday, taking down the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship 55–23 to punch their ticket to the Super B
The comparison to billionaire investor Warren Buffett isn't far off. Buffett, famously frugal, still drives a 2014 Cadillac XTS he purchased with hail damage and lives in the same modest Omaha home he bought in 1958 for $31,500. Like Buffett, Brown's choice reflects a financial discipline rare in professional sports.
The Philadelphia Eagles' increase their lead to two scores on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts to wide receiver A.J. Brown.
A.J. Brown came to play in the NFC championship against the Commanders, bucking his trend of playoff struggles.
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown could start a book club with his teammates. Brown, who has received criticism for reading on the sidelines during the Eagles’ home playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers last Sunday, reads “Inner Excellence” by Jim Murphy during games to help him stay engaged.
Despite a quiet postseason statistically, A.J. Brown embraces his role in the Eagles' playoff success, proving his commitment to the team's championship aspirations.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who signed a three-year, $96 million contract extension with the team last offseason, showed up to Sunday’s NFC divisional round playoff game in a Honda Accord.
Over the Eagles' two playoff wins, Brown has caught a combined three passes for 24 yards, astoundingly low numbers for one of the NFL's best receivers, and a pass-catcher that has gone for over 1,000 yards in five of his six NFL seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles' get aggressive on fourth down and the offense delivers with a 31-yard connection from Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts to Eagles' wide receiver A.J. Brown.
After the wide receiver was seen reading "Inner Excellence" on the sideline, the book hit No. 1 overnight on Amazon and got some funny reviews from Eagles fans.