DETROIT — In other words, A.J. Brown Sunday was the Philadelphia team’s greatest receiving debut, propelling them to the finals Eagles To a 38-35 win The Lions.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau Brown received 155 yards from 10 catches. This is the highest number of receiving yards for an Eagles player in their first game. It surpasses the mark set in 2006 by Donte’ Stallworth (141 yards). Only Anquan Boldin (208 yards) was better. 49ers) and Randy Moss (183 yards, Patriots) had better debuts after being traded in the past 30 years, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
The Jalen HurtsOn the second series, the -to Brown relationship heated up. The quarterback completed the ball to Brown four times for 62 yard.
Hurts then followed up with what is arguably his most beautiful pass in an Eagles uniform in the second half, dropping one over cornerback Will Harris Brown dragged Brown down the right sideline to the arms, where he completed a 54-yard pass. Jake Elliott Field goal that increased the lead to 24-14 Brown finished the half with six catches totalling 128 yards.
Brown, 25, was purchased by the Eagles. Tennessee Titans On the first night in April, a pick was made for the first and third rounds. He was then quickly signed to a four year extension worth $100 million.
Brown was favored by Hurts in a major way on Sunday. He was targeted 13 times, nine more than any other receiver. Hurts was 18-of 32 for 243 yards, and added 90 yards on 17 carries.