Given that both DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown were still sidelined, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 5 bye was well-timed. But it looks like they’ll have the pair back for Week 6.
“From what I understand, the Eagles plan to have their two best wide receivers, DeVonta Smith (concussion) and A.J. Brown (hamstring), back this week against the Browns.”
Following a Week 1 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, Brown suffered a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action for three games in a row. The Eagles are clearly being cautious with their premier wideout who is key to this team’s success. Brown hauled in five receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown in the season opener. It can also take some time for hamstring problems to heal. It will be more than a month since he last donned a suit by the time Week 6 arrives.
Regarding Smith, who was placed in concussion protocol after taking a big hit in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints. The former top player for Alabama was not there for the Buccaneers game in Week 4. With Brown absent, Smith’s role increased, collecting
Without their two best wide receivers in Week 4, Philadelphia’s offence was severely limited, which cost them. The Buccaneers crushed the Eagles 33–16, with quarterback Jalen Hurts only managing 158 passing yards. Saquon Barkley dominated on the ground but the pass game was non-existent for the Birds.
Nick Sirianni’s team needs to start performing better at 2-2. Regaining two important offensive players should be very beneficial. Among the top wide receivers in the league are Brown and Smith. Their Week 6 opponent, the Browns, are currently 1-4. The Eagles’ last meeting with Cleveland was in 2020, and they lost 22–17. The game is set to begin on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in the City of Brotherly Love at 1 PM ET.
