A.J. Brown

Week 2 vs. Atlanta Falcons

A.J. Brown did A.J. Brown things in Week 1, recording 119 yards and a touchdown on just five receptions. He'd expect more catches, considering he saw 10 targets, but he and his fantasy managers won't quibble after 20.4 Half PPR points, good for WR7 to start the 2024 campaign.

Brown should be in line for another big day against the Falcons, even if he sees more than his fair share of A.J. Terrell in coverage. He projects to be a top-five option at the WR spot in Week 2.

A.J. Brown's second season with the Philadelphia Eagles was, from a numbers point of view, almost as good as his first. He caught 106 balls for 1,456 yards, his second consecutive 1,400-yard season for the Birds, although he managed just seven touchdowns against 11 in 2022. Brown set a new career-high with a 67.1% catch rate and finished as the WR11 in half-PPR formats.

There is a new offensive coordinator in Philly this season, but that should not be a ding to Brown's production. Indeed, given Kellen Moore's track record, there is every reason to suspect everyone on the Eagles offense should see something of a bump in production, with his emphasis on fast pace and plenty of plays. Brown projects to be a mid-tier WR1 in 2024.

Week 16 vs. New York Giants
A.J. Brown now has three straight games with double-digit targets, but he didn't put up great numbers last game with five receptions for 56 yards. The Eagles passing game struggled and even though Brown was still involved, his numbers came in under expectations.

Brown faces the Giants who are ranked 23rd in aFPA to wide receivers. Last season, he wasn't dominant in the three meetings with New York as he combined for 11 receptions for 187 yards and one touchdown.

Start Brown as as top-five fantasy wide receiver for Week 16. We think the Eagles will bounce back in the passing game and Brown will have a big game.