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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 Eaglesā 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, heās thrown for just 253 yards. Yes, heās completing 75% of his passes, but that stat doesnāt tell the full story-Hurts is averaging only 5.6 yards per completion, which points to a conservative, short-yardage passing attack that hasnāt 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 teamās top target and one of the leagueās most physical wideouts, has just 35 yards on six catches.
Naturally, thatās led to outside noise and speculation. Is Brown frustrated?
Is he demanding more looks? Is the chemistry off?
But inside the locker room, itās a different vibe. Brown isnāt fanning the flames-heās leaning in to what head coach Nick Sirianni has been preaching: team-first mentality.
And to his credit, Brown isnāt ducking the conversation. He stepped up and addressed the media, offering a grounded perspective on the Eaglesā slow start through the air.
āI think the reason why people may talk about it (is) because they want to know if itās substantial and can you sustain that throughout the season,ā Brown said. āSo, I think thatās fair.
Thatās a fair thing to talk about. But our job is to continue to try to find a way to win.ā
Thatās the tone you want from a veteran leader. Brown didnāt deflect, didnāt 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. Thatās the nature of a balanced offense-and he made a point to commend Brown for his professionalism and readiness, even when the ball isnāt coming his way.
A lot of the scrutiny has shifted toward offensive coordinator Kevin Patulloās play calling. Critics have pointed out the lack of deep shots and an overreliance on short slants and underneath routes. But Brown isnāt throwing his OC under the bus.
āWeāre happy with him,ā Brown said. āJust trying to figure some things out.ā
That kind of patience and perspective isnāt new for Brown. Last season, he made headlines for calmly reading a book on the sideline-Jim Murphyās Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance.
That mindset clearly stuck. Brownās approach this season reflects that same mental discipline: focus on what you can control, donāt take things personally, and keep showing up.
āYou just try to remove the emotions and just put your business hat on and just try to find a way to get better because thatās the only thing that matters,ā he said. āSo, regardless of what Iām feeling, it really donāt matter.ā
Thatās a mature, measured response-especially coming off a game where the Eagles managed to win, even if the passing attack still hasnāt hit its stride. And letās not forget: this is a team that knows how to win ugly.
Theyāve done it before. But if they want to get back to the kind of offensive firepower weāve seen in recent seasons, theyāll need to unlock Brown and Smith sooner rather than later.
Next up? A tough matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. That secondary isnāt going to make things easy, but itās 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 itās about putting them together.











