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A.J. Brown’s Slow Start Meets Test Against Rams’ Shorthanded Secondary

Zone-heavy game plans have stifled Philadelphia’s deep shots under new coordinator Kevin Patullo.

Overview

  • Through two games, Brown has six receptions for 35 yards with no catch longer than eight yards.
  • The Eagles are averaging 119 passing yards per game, ranking 31st in the NFL, with only three completions of 10-plus yards so far.
  • Opponents have played man coverage on just 10% of Philadelphia’s dropbacks, down from 27% last season, and the Rams rank among the league leaders in zone usage.
  • Rams corner Ahkello Witherspoon is out with a broken clavicle, setting up possible matchups with Emmanuel Forbes, whom Brown torched in 2023 per PFF.
  • External critics are targeting Patullo’s scheming as Brown stresses chemistry, while team legend Hugh Douglas warns prolonged underuse could test the star’s patience; tight end Dallas Goedert is expected back Sunday.