A.J. Brown sat down after the Eagles’ 22‑19 overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers and opened up about the moments that slipped away. The Monday Night Football game, played at SoFi Stadium, ended with the Chargers pulling a late comeback and the Eagles losing their first game of the season.
Game Recap
The Eagles entered the game with high hopes, but the Chargers’ defense kept them in a tight battle. Jalen Hurts threw a career‑high four interceptions, one of which bounced off Brown’s hands early in the fourth quarter and was caught by Chargers defensive back Cam Hart. That pick tied the game at 16‑16 and set the stage for a late Chargers rally.
Brown’s Performance
Despite the loss, Brown finished with a solid stat line: six receptions for 100 yards. He became the third player in Eagles history to record 100+ yards in three consecutive games, though the team remains 0‑3 in that stretch.
The First Drop
The first missed opportunity came on the very first play from scrimmage. Hurts delivered a deep ball down the left sideline, but Brown couldn’t catch it. The ball fell away, leaving the Eagles with a lost chance to start the game on a high note.
The Second Drop
In the early fourth quarter, Brown had a pass that bounced off his hands and into the hands of Cam Hart. That interception was the third of the night for Hurts and allowed the Chargers to tie the game at 16‑16, shifting momentum toward Los Angeles.
The Third Drop
In overtime, Hurts launched a deep pass to Brown from the +41 yard line on a 3rd‑and‑4. Brown again was unable to bring the ball in, and the play failed to extend the Eagles’ comeback hopes.
Brown on the Hurt
“That one hurt,” Brown said. “I’m more than capable of making those plays. Jalen (Hurts) trusts me in any situation. I made some plays but I wasn’t great when it mattered.”
Brown on His Ability
“It was just going to be another tough one,” Brown said. “I’m more than capable of making that grab. Jalen stepped up in the pocket. He’s under pressure. I’m more than capable of making that one. That one hurt.”
Head Coach Perspective
“That’s again some uncharacteristic stuff,” head coach Nick Sirianni said. “I don’t know if A.J.’s had a drop in the last two years, just had an uncharacteristic one today. I don’t know how many the stat sheet said he had but a little uncharacteristic there. Again, that’s why I’m saying it’s the ultimate team game and you win together, you lose together and you pick yourselves up together and lock arms and try to get back at it.”
Hurts on the Drop
“I know that there are definitely some that [Brown] wants back,” Jalen Hurts said. “There’s some that we all want back. It’s something that we’ll all learn from and be better from. I think that’s in hindsight what’s great about this opportunity is to find out what’s really inside and go back to work, band together and respond.”
Brown’s Confidence
“I could go out there and drop a hundred balls, I’m still going to believe in me,” Brown said. “Believe in my hands. I believe I have the best hands in the world. Sometimes it don’t go your way. That’s a part of it. You have to have thick skin and go back to work and do my same routine every single day, catching those balls.”
Key Takeaways
- A.J. Brown had three uncharacteristic drops in a 22‑19 overtime loss to the Chargers.
- Despite the misses, he recorded 100 yards and helped the Eagles stay competitive.
- The team remains 0‑3, and Brown vows to move past the loss with confidence and hard work.
The Eagles will look to regroup as they head back to Philadelphia, with Brown determined to keep his focus and continue contributing to the team’s efforts on the field.
