Brown’s ceiling was underwhelming even with Dallas Goedert sidelined, leaving him as a secure WR2 with room to spike if the offense clicks next week.

Brown was heavily loaded early, but his usage cooled in the second half, leaving fantasy managers and fans wondering when the star will be fed again. He’s a top-tier talent who should be getting more allocation as Philly expands its passing concepts.

Brown is part of the lethal Eagles receiving duo, pairing with DeVonta Smith to form matchup-destroying options for Hurts. His threat level and target share will keep him in weekly top-tier consideration, particularly in fast-paced, high-scoring games.

<p>A.J. Brown is targeted early by Philadelphia to set the tone against Kansas City, leveraging his release and on-field courage to force KC to respect the vertical and intermediate routes.</p><p>Expect Brown to command a larger share of targets early, with red-zone opportunities increasing if the Chiefs’ coverage keys in on him. A strong opener could unlock intermediate routes for the rest of the passing game and help Jalen Hurts thrive in neutral and play-action looks.</p>

Brown is a central target for Hurts; Philadelphia needs him to connect more consistently versus KC’s defense, especially with other WRs facing coverage attention.