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As questions swirl around the Eagles' sputtering offense, A.J. Brown stays composed and committed-offering leadership when frustration might be easier.
Two games into the 2025 season, and the Philadelphia Eaglesâ passing game is still looking for its rhythm. Jalen Hurts, known for his dual-threat ability and poise under pressure, has yet to throw a touchdown pass this year.
Through two weeks, heâs thrown for just 253 yards. Yes, heâs completing 75% of his passes, but that stat doesnât tell the full story-Hurts is averaging only 5.6 yards per completion, which points to a conservative, short-yardage passing attack that hasnât stretched defenses or opened up explosive plays.
That lack of vertical threat has had a ripple effect across the receiving corps. DeVonta Smith leads the group with 69 yards-total, not per game.
A.J. Brown, the teamâs top target and one of the leagueâs most physical wideouts, has just 35 yards on six catches.
Naturally, thatâs led to outside noise and speculation. Is Brown frustrated?
Is he demanding more looks? Is the chemistry off?
But inside the locker room, itâs a different vibe. Brown isnât fanning the flames-heâs leaning in to what head coach Nick Sirianni has been preaching: team-first mentality.
And to his credit, Brown isnât ducking the conversation. He stepped up and addressed the media, offering a grounded perspective on the Eaglesâ slow start through the air.
âI think the reason why people may talk about it (is) because they want to know if itâs substantial and can you sustain that throughout the season,â Brown said. âSo, I think thatâs fair.
Thatâs a fair thing to talk about. But our job is to continue to try to find a way to win.â
Thatâs the tone you want from a veteran leader. Brown didnât deflect, didnât point fingers-he acknowledged the concerns and kept the focus on the bigger picture: stacking wins.
Sirianni, for his part, addressed the situation last week. He reminded his receivers that there will be games where someone gets two catches, and others where they might haul in 12. Thatâs the nature of a balanced offense-and he made a point to commend Brown for his professionalism and readiness, even when the ball isnât coming his way.
A lot of the scrutiny has shifted toward offensive coordinator Kevin Patulloâs play calling. Critics have pointed out the lack of deep shots and an overreliance on short slants and underneath routes. But Brown isnât throwing his OC under the bus.
âWeâre happy with him,â Brown said. âJust trying to figure some things out.â
That kind of patience and perspective isnât new for Brown. Last season, he made headlines for calmly reading a book on the sideline-Jim Murphyâs Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance.
That mindset clearly stuck. Brownâs approach this season reflects that same mental discipline: focus on what you can control, donât take things personally, and keep showing up.
âYou just try to remove the emotions and just put your business hat on and just try to find a way to get better because thatâs the only thing that matters,â he said. âSo, regardless of what Iâm feeling, it really donât matter.â
Thatâs a mature, measured response-especially coming off a game where the Eagles managed to win, even if the passing attack still hasnât hit its stride. And letâs not forget: this is a team that knows how to win ugly.
Theyâve done it before. But if they want to get back to the kind of offensive firepower weâve seen in recent seasons, theyâll need to unlock Brown and Smith sooner rather than later.
Next up? A tough matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. That secondary isnât going to make things easy, but itâs also a chance for the Eagles to open things up and remind the league just how dangerous this passing game can be when it clicks.
The pieces are there. Now itâs about putting them together.
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