Could A.J. Brown play this week? Injury update on Eagles WR for Week 4 fantasy football

DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown have not practiced this week due to injury, thus the Philadelphia Eagles may be without their two best wide receivers when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4.

Brown has missed the last two weeks of action due to a hamstring ailment, and Smith was injured last Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

There's growing doubt over Brown's availability for Sunday's game. Fantasy managers should nevertheless keep an eye on his practice status for Friday and see how the team officially lists him before the Week 4 matchup.

Should A.J. Brown be able to take part this weekend, he should be included in every fantasy roster without a second thought.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown - Source: Getty

Brown, one of the NFL's best wide receivers, has the skill and quickness to have an influence right away, even against a formidable Tampa Bay secondary. Due to his accuracy, strength, and physicality, he can make huge contributions and, when healthy, is practically a must-start candidate.

The Eagles officially put AJ Brown as questionable to take part in Sunday Night Football against Tampa Bay after Friday's practice session.

Fantasy managers should think about adding Jahan Dotson to their squads if Brown is unavailable for Week 4, especially since DeVonta Smith is also unlikely to participate due to a concussion.

The Eagles will depend on Parris Campbell, Jahan Dotson, and youngster Johnny Wilson at receiver going forward since Brown, Smith, and Britain Covey are all injured.

This Friday is Brown's final chance to get ready for the Week 4 match. In any case, considering the Eagles' Week 5 bye, it could be wise for them to go cautiously with Brown and leave him out entirely this week.

What happened to AJ Brown?

The first appearance of AJ Brown on the injury report came two days prior to the Week 2 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. As he prepared for the showdown, the former Tennessee Titans wide receiver experienced a hamstring strain during a practice, head coach Nick Sirianni said.

Brown was originally considered questionable to play in that Week 2 prime-time game before he was named as part of the inactives. Following that, he was absent during team practice for the Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints and eventually did not play.

Before getting hurt, Brown played in just one game this season, against the Green Bay Packers in South America (Week 1). He had five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in that contest.