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The Philadelphia Eagles were flying high into their Week 10 matchup as consensus favorites against the Washington Commanders. Philly’s eight-game winning streak came to an unexpected end while a few key injuries rubbed salt in the wound.
Stud WR A.J. Brown sustained an ankle injury that forced his retreat to the sideline in the first quarter. Brown’s fantasy managers breathed a collective sigh of relief as he returned to the field after a brief evaluation.
Unfortunately, the end result was a slow burn of disappointment as Brown posted season-low metrics across the board, bringing in a single catch for seven yards on four targets.
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Brown enters the weekend without an official injury designation after drawing a “questionable” tag throughout the week. So, should we expect A.J. Brown’s injury to impact his production in Week 11 against the Indianapolis Colts? Will Brown play and should he still be in fantasy football lineups?
Is A.J. Brown Still Injured? Will He Play Or Be Restricted In Week 11?
A.J. Brown showed clear signs of discomfort after tweaking his ankle but managed to play through the pain. While the team has taken a cautious approach with their WR1 heading into Week 11, Brown dismissed potential concerns early in the week.
He followed limited practice sessions from Wednesday (ankle) and Thursday (ankle/rest) as a full participant on Friday. There is always a risk of aggravating a recent injury, but Brown is expected to return to the field without restriction.
How Has A.J. Brown Performed In Fantasy Football In 2022?
Despite scoring just 1.2 half-PPR points against the Commanders, A.J. Brown approaches Week 11 as WR8 on the season with 14.5 fantasy points per game.
He has an established role as Jalen Hurts’ preferred receiving option with a team-high 27.5% target share, and he has been on the field for 81% of the team’s offensive snaps.
If we exclude the Week 10 dud of an outlier, Brown is averaging 89.84 yards and 5.38 receptions per game. He has scored six total touchdowns in the same eight-game span.
Is A.J. Brown's Injury Concerning? What Is His Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 11?
The Eagles just experienced a brutal upset against a divisional opponent in primetime. Expect the loss to serve as a wake-up call for Philly as the team looks to get back on track.
A.J. Brown’s ankle injury may linger as a minor issue, but it isn’t expected to impact his availability for Week 11. Fellow receiver DeVonta Smith (knee) managed his own injury this week, and tight end Dallas Goedert (shoulder) was placed on IR. Anticipate a heavy workload for Brown as he resumes his role as the team’s leading receiver on a banged-up offense.
Philadelphia takes on a difficult matchup against a Colts defense allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. He may struggle to match his 36.6-point Week 8 performance, but Brown is generally a matchup-proof asset. Barring an unexpected setback, start Brown without hesitation or concern for his injury status.
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