The Philadelphia Eagles head into a critical NFC East showdown against the Washington Commanders with questions about AJ Brown’s status.
Despite a late-game scare against the Pittsburgh Steelers when a questionable hip-drop tackle on James Pierre sparked concern, Brown appears to have avoided a serious injury.
His appearance on the injury report left fans holding their breath, but the star receiver appears ready for action.
When reporters pressed Brown about his condition, he initially appeared coy.
He took his time answering, then smiled and kept it simple.
“I’m playing,” he said, via Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94 WIP.
AJ Brown said he would play on Sunday
He said his knee felt fine after the game and for a few days afterwards. He said he could do it. pic.twitter.com/44Mf906L4E
— Elliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) December 20, 2024
The season has been difficult for Brown, who missed three games with a hamstring issue.
He wasn’t sure exactly when his latest knee issue occurred, but he acknowledged it was just another obstacle in a long NFL season.
“I was fine after the game, I was fine the next day, and the day after that. So it comes with the game,” Brown said. “I think that starts to happen over time. But you have to find a way to overcome it and get through it. No one is healthy… .”
He’s coming off a standout performance against the Steelers, recording eight catches, 110 yards, and one touchdown.
His season statistics are also impressive. In 11 games, he had 56 catches, 946 yards, and five touchdowns.
He’s coming off his fifth 1,000-yard season, looking to add another milestone to a great year.
That said, the stakes are particularly high for this NFC East game. If the Eagles can handle their commanders, they will clinch the division title.
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