The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. 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 2?
Brown is not on the injury report and 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 A.J. Brown in Week 2?
Well, that wasn’t very fun.
For just the third time in his career, the first since his rookie season with the Titans, A.J. Brown failed to earn multiple targets in an NFL game.
One catch. Eight yards.
That’s all he gave you, and that one reception came after 58 minutes of suffering to help Philly ice this game. This happening in Week 1 is obviously less than ideal, but the idea that something like this could happen shouldn’t be a surprise.
The Eagles are a low-volume passing attack, and that carries with it a low floor for all involved. Last season, both Brown and DeVonta Smith were top-15 PPR receivers, and between the two of them, had five games with single-digit point totals. It doesn’t usually happen on the same night like it did Thursday, but these duds happen – I need you to not overreact simply because it happened in Week 1 and that Brown is now pacing for 136 yards this season.
As much as the city of Philadelphia wanted this game, I think it’s safe to say that the organization itself is probably putting a little more emphasis on this Super Bowl rematch than a Week 1 showdown with a franchise stuck in the mud. Brown scored in each of his final three games last regular season, he scored in the NFC Title game against the Commanders, and he scored in the Super Bowl.
When the Eagles place a high level of value on a game, #11 has a way of getting his. There were three instances last season in which Brown didn’t finish the week as a top-40 performer at the position, and you still profited from counting on him weekly because of his raw ability.
Trust the process here. You didn’t draft anyone thinking that 17 games of greatness were lucky. Be thankful to have this dud on the way, understanding that more good than bad is likely coming.
But yes, this sort of thing happens to the Eagles’ pass game, and this likely won’t be the last time it does. You signed up for variance, and you’re getting it. Buckle up.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Brown is projected to score 15.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to have 5 receptions for 76 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chiefs
The forecast for 4:25 PM ET kickoff is partly cloudy with temperatures around 89°F and winds up to 11 mph.
