The Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) will host the New York Giants (2-5) in Week 8. 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 8?
Update: Brown has officially been ruled out in Week 8.
Brown missed Wednesday’s practice due to a hamstring injury.
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 8?
The Eagles are leaning into A.J. Brown’s physical profile, and while the lack of volume is a pain, at least he was getting targets that give him the ability to produce top 10 numbers at the position.
- Weeks 1-2: 7.2 aDOT, 11.1% deep target rate
- Weeks 3-7: 13.2 aDOT, 26.2% deep target rate
Those bombs aren’t always going to connect the way they did in Minnesota over the weekend, but I’m more comfortable betting on this profile than what we saw to open the season.
The most encouraging part of Week 7 wasn’t the final stat line; it was the first touchdown. With Jalen Hurts on the move, Brown released downfield, and the pass was delivered on time and on the money.
That level of non-verbal communication stands to make an almost impossible tandem to defend, one that can go on a serious run. There’s meat left on this bone (four straight games without an end zone target), and with him having earned a 28.3% target share two weeks ago against these Giants, I’m confident we get a second straight top 10 performance.
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 8
Brown is projected to score 17.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to have 6 receptions for 85 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Brown could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Giants at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
