Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts in the second quarter against the New York Giants during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: NFC Divisional Round-New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
Despite a wall-to-wall 38-7 victory over the New York Giants in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, A.J. Brown seemingly isn’t content.
Late in the fourth quarter with the Eagles leading 31-7, the FOX broadcast panned to head coach Nick Sirianni talking to a disgruntled Brown on the sidelines. Sirianni told reporters after the game, Brown, who had three catches for 22 yards against New York, was frustrated over a lack of targets.
“Of course he’s always going to want the ball. He’s a really good player,” Sirianni said Monday. ”
“They throw the ball to me 100 times, I’m going to want it 101 times,” Brown said. “Me personally, I just feel like I can change the game at any moment. Getting the ball often keeps you going, keeps you in a rhythm. It definitely puts you in a zone; you’re locked in. Of course I want the ball.”
Brown, who addressed the media Wednesday said, “I’m never the receiver to go on the sideline or try to cause problems on the sideline. I’m not that guy. I think that’s what you could describe as a diva, but I’m not that person.”
Call it what you want, but the star wide receiver has been integral part to the Eagles offense this season. Brown who was acquired from the Tennessee Titans, finished fourth in the NFL with 1,496 receiving yards and tied for third with 11 receiving touchdowns during the regular season.
He’s been dealing with leg/hip injury since the start of the playoffs, but told reporters on Wednesday “he’s good to go.”
The Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship Game Sunday afternoon.
