A.J Brown - (Photo Credit: USA Today Sports)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made NFL history by having over 125 receiving yards in six straight games. This incredible achievement happened during the Eagles’ 38-31 victory against the Washington Commanders.
Breaking the NFL Record
During this game, Brown caught eight passes for 130 yards and scored two touchdowns. This remarkable feat broke a record he shared with Pat Studstill from 1966 and the former Detroit Lions star, Calvin Johnson.
Darius Slay, an Eagles cornerback and former teammate of Calvin Johnson, praised Brown’s strong hands and how he attacks the ball like Johnson did. Slay said, “It’s amazing to see someone else do the same thing. He’s doing some incredible stuff right now.”
A Remarkable Game Performance
For his first touchdown, Brown made a spectacular one-handed catch in the corner of the end zone, with a defender all over him. He followed this with another touchdown in the third quarter, beating two defenders to the ball. Brown’s remarkable performance was highlighted by the fact that he had the least separation from defenders on his two touchdowns compared to other Eagles receiving touchdowns this season.
Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ quarterback, expressed his pride in Brown’s performance and how he’s committed to winning and putting the team first. He said, “I’m proud that he’s truly invested in winning and putting the team first. He’s doing whatever he needs to do to help us win.” Brown’s impressive stats show that he’s on track for an incredible 128 catches and 1,995 yards.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni also praised Brown’s remarkable achievements, calling him “pretty special.” Brown’s 12 receiving touchdowns on long throws since last season are the most in the NFL. His performance on Sunday helped the Eagles overcome a slow start and turnovers to secure a 7-1 record.
However, Brown remains humble, saying, “I’m still working. We’ve got a big matchup against Dallas next week, so we’ve got to clean up some stuff and go to work.”
This report used information from ESPN.
