The Philadelphia Eagles have delivered a crushing blow to their offense ahead of Sunday’s divisional clash: three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown will sit out against the New York Giants due to a hamstring injury.
The former Ole Miss Rebels standout missed all three days of practice this week, dashing initial optimism that he could suit up. Ultimately, the Eagles opted for caution, sidelining Brown for his first game of the 2025 season. Through seven games, he has been a force with 29 receptions, 395 yards, and three touchdowns.
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While the absence stings for quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ attack, there’s a silver lining. Brown is not expected to miss extended time, thanks to Philadelphia’s Week 9 bye.
Fresh intel from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirms the good news: “#Eagles WR AJ Brown, who is out Sunday against the #Giants, is likely going to be back after the bye for the Nov. 10 game against the #Packers, sources say.”
The Eagles (5-2) head into the matchup fresh off a gritty 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings—their first win in three games following back-to-back losses. One of those setbacks was a humiliating 34-17 defeat to the Giants (2-5) in Week 6, fueling Philly’s fire for revenge at Lincoln Financial Field.
Game Details:
- Eagles vs. Giants
- Sunday, October 26 | 1 p.m. ET
- Lincoln Financial Field
- TV: Fox
Post-bye, Brown and the Eagles face a marquee test on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers on November 10. For now, Philadelphia must navigate this pivotal divisional battle without their star receiver—but the road to recovery looks short.