A.J. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles’ electrifying wide receiver, isn’t sweating his latest ranking. When MLFootball dropped their top-15 NFL wide receivers list on X, placing Brown at No. 5, the Super Bowl champ fired back with a zinger.The list, posted May 5, crowned Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Puka Nacua above Brown. The 27-year-old, never shy on social media, quipped, “They should switch to writing comedy.” Fans erupted, flooding X with laughing emojis.Brown’s 2024 season screamed elite: 67 catches, 1,079 yards, and 7 touchdowns in 13 games, despite missing four due to knee and hamstring woes. In Super Bowl LIX, he snagged a 12-yard touchdown in Philly’s 40-22 rout of the Chiefs.“Fifth? I’m just getting started,” Brown posted on X. His 51% air yards share led the NFL, and his 4.04 yards per route run against man coverage topped all receivers. Jalen Hurts’ go-to weapon smirked at the snub.MLFootball’s list sparked debate. Lane Johnson chimed in, “A.J.’s top-three, no question.” Saquon Barkley, with 2,005 rushing yards, joked, “They forgot A.J.’s my cheat code.” Even Cooper DeJean, the Eagles’ nickel star, laughed, “Fifth? Y’all need glasses!”Brown’s wit echoes his swagger. With 1,456 yards in 2023 and an NFL-record six straight 125-yard games, he’s no stranger to proving doubters wrong. Zach Ertz’s Commanders loom, but Brown’s ready to torch NFC East defenses.The Eagles, eyeing a repeat, lean on Brown’s 17.0 yards per catch and three Pro Bowls. Howie Roseman’s roster, from Jihaad Campbell’s tackles to Hollin Pierce’s blocks, thrives with Brown’s spark. X fans chanted, “A.J.’s WR1 in our book!”As Hurts gears up, Brown’s comedy jab sets the tone. With Quinyon Mitchell’s picks and Barkley’s runs, this “fifth-best” receiver might just lead Philly to another Lombardi Trophy.
