The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Detroit Lions in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR A.J. Brown.
Is A.J. Brown Playing in Week 11?
Brown is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Eagles’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Brown in Week 11?
Last week, Brown caught two passes on five first-quarter routes against the Packers before being shut out the rest of the way on one target across 19 routes.
I know that game was ugly, but we’ve got a pattern developing, and it’s disturbing.
For my basketball fans out there, Brown is being used like he’s more Kevin Huerter than Kevin Durant.
That is, over his past five games, the team seems to test the waters early and if something connects, they stick with it, but if not, they look elsewhere, much the way NBA teams treat microwave scorers, not future Hall of Famers.
Over that stretch, in his two games with a splash play in the first quarter, Brown has gone on to total 42.1 fantasy points (24.7 expected) with a 23.8% target rate. In the other three games, we are looking at 15.3 fantasy points (31.8 expected) with a 20.6% target rate.
To be honest with you, I’m not entirely sure if this is a team issue or a lack of interest from Brown himself, but it’s a problem that fantasy managers really can’t solve.
I could tell you that the Lions have allowed a receiver to clear 15.5 PPR points in four of their past five games or that the game atmosphere figures to skew toward the pass more often than usual for the Eagles, but if his involvement centers around making a play early, it feels like an actual coin toss for if he’s going to be WR7 this week or WR37.
The Lions are quietly the fifth-worst red zone defense in the NFL this season, allowing a touchdown on two-thirds of opponent trips inside their 20, and that theoretically opens the door for a touchdown to save us should another inefficient day come about (57.4% catch rate this season).
I’m starting Brown as a WR2, but that’s more a reflection on the position than it is confidence in Philly’s alleged WR1. He’s rubbing elbows with a disappointing DK Metcalf, who gets a more favorable matchup (vs. CIN) and Jameson Williams in this game.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Brown is projected to score 15.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to have five receptions for 78 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Brown could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Lions at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 51 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.