The third week of the 2025 NFL season is here, and on Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of last year’s NFC division clash.
Last Sunday, the Eagles secured a 20-17 victory over the Chiefs in a Super Bowl Lix rematch, leaving Arrowhead Stadium with a win. However, star wide receiver AJ Brown has been surprisingly quiet in the earlier games this season, and it’s certainly worth noting that he hasn’t had much of an impact so far.
In this article, we’ll delve into what Brown’s fantasy football outlook looks like as we enter week three.
Brown was once considered a top 10 wide receiver, but his performance has notably dipped during the first two weeks of the season. He only has six receptions for 35 yards in that time, which has him sitting at WR84 in PPR leagues and WR101 in standard formats. It’s alarming given that he’s been on the field for 87% of offensive snaps in both games. So, what’s happening here?
Firstly, the Eagles appear to be shifting towards a running game under new offensive coordinator Kevin Peturo. This is evident in their very low passing rate—only 40%—and they’ve accumulated just 253 passing yards over two games. Both Brown and Devonta Smith have struggled to make an impact, and it’s not surprising they’ve expressed some frustration with the passing game, especially after last year’s success. It’ll be interesting to see if they can adjust in this upcoming matchup against the Rams.
My recommendation? **Start**. Brown’s managers should definitely pay attention this week; there are matchups that could be taken advantage of. As noted by Johnny McGonigal from Pennlive, the Rams’ top cornerbacks, Coby Durant and Emmanuel Forbes, are dealing with various issues, including Akelo Witherspoon’s broken collarbone. Brown had a fantastic performance against Forbes back in 2023, with three touchdowns on eight catches and a whopping 192 yards.
If there’s any game that might help Brown break out of his early-season slump, it feels like week three could be it.
