AJ Brown injury update: Latest on Eagles WR's status for Week 3 fantasy football

AJ Brown is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In the Philadelphia Eagles' season opening victory against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, Brown went off for 119 yards on five receptions including a 67-yard touchdown.

Before the start of the season, the Eagles agreed that Brown is one of the best wide outs in the league by rewarding him with a three-year $96 million contract extension. He followed up with a productive performance in Week 1.

Even though he was looking to continue the momentum from the season opener, Brown missed Week 2 with a hamstring strain.

AJ Brown injury: What happened to Eagles WR?

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AJ Brown suffered a hamstring strain in practice during Week 2. The injury kept him sidelined for Philly's Week 2 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Prior to the game, Brown told ESPN's Lisa Salters that he will miss multiple weeks with the injury and to count him out of the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Optimal recovery time for a hamstring strain is usually 21 days depending on the severity. That being said, there is still a big chance Brown doesn't suit up in Week 4. His status remains on a week-to-week basis.

NFL 2024 Week 3: How to watch Eagles vs. Saints? TV schedule and live stream details

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This Sunday in Week 3, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the high-powered New Orleans Saints. Sunday's game will start at 1:00 p.m. EDT with the Saints being at home in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Saints are currently -2.5 point home favorites with over/under line set at 48.5 points.

It's going to be tough for the Eagles to stop the red-hot Saints. New Orleans has scored 91 points in the first two games combined and started the season by scoring on each of the first 15 offensive possessions.

The Saints are currently tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for first place in the NFC South with a 2-0 record. The Eagles are in a three-way tie for first place with the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders, who all have 1-1 records.

At this early stage in the seaosn, a win for both teams is very important. Who do you think comes out on top in the Week 2 battle between the Eagles and the Saints?