The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles released their final Week 2 injury reports following practice on Saturday. While the Falcons have ruled out linebacker Nate Landman and cornerback Antonio Hamilton, the Eagles could be without top wide receiver A.J. Brown on Monday night.
Brown, who led the team with 119 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 1, missed Saturday’s practice and is officially listed as questionable. The former second-round pick is coming off back-to-back seasons with over 1,400 receiving yards. In 2023, Brown posted a career-high 106 catches.
Eagles rookie wide receiver Johnny Wilson is also questionable for Week 2 due to a hamstring injury. If Brown or Wilson cannot play on Monday, look for fourth-year wide receiver DeVonta Smith to be the focal point for Philadelphia’s passing game.
#Eagles WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) did not practice today and is officially questionable for Monday night's game against the #Falcons.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 14, 2024
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could also be in for an expanded role. Barkley took home NFC Offensive Rookie of the Week for his three-touchdown performance in the team’s 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Atlanta’s run defense struggled against the Steelers and could have its hands full with Barkley in Week 2. The Eagles are 6-5-point favorites entering Monday night’s game, but Brown’s potential absence could cause the line to change before kickoff.
