Did A.J. Brown play tonight? Latest injury update on the popular Philadelphia Eagles WR

A.J. Brown has been one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ most reliable offensive weapons since he arrived in 2022. But Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys had fans scratching their heads. Was Brown even on the field? With Philadelphia opening the season in front of a home crowd, the spotlight should have been on their star wideout. Instead, questions swirled about his role in the offense.Let’s break down where things stand.Yes, Brown played in the Eagles’ 24-20 win over the Cowboys. The wide receiver secured just one target for eight yards, a stunningly quiet night for someone of his caliber. For much of the game, fans watching on television and in the stadium barely noticed him in action.Defensive coverage on Brown opened the door for others. Tight end Dallas Goedert and wideout Jahan Dotson benefited most, while quarterback Jalen Hurts and new running back Saquon Barkley carried the offense with rushing touchdowns. Brown finally registered his lone catch with under two minutes left, setting up Hurts’ game-sealing scramble.The subdued stat line won’t become a trend. Brown is expected to play a much larger role when Philadelphia heads on the road to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 on Sept. 14.The opener itself was chaotic. Philadelphia raised its championship banner before kickoff, only for drama to hit on the opening play. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting on Dak Prescott, drawing an unsportsmanlike penalty and ending his night.The Cowboys struck first on a Javonte Williams touchdown run, but Hurts responded with two rushing scores. Barkley added another, and the Eagles led 21-20 at halftime despite Brown’s silence.The second half brought a 65-minute lightning delay, a missed opportunity by Dallas after a Miles Sanders fumble, and a final defensive stand sealed by a CeeDee Lamb drop. Philadelphia’s penalties piled up, but the 24-20 win kept the home crowd buzzing.Hurts admitted the Eagles need to clean things up. “I think our discipline wasn't in it early in the game … we’ve just got to be better,” he said postgame.Brown’s quiet opener should be seen as an outlier. Since joining Philadelphia in a blockbuster trade from the Tennessee Titans, he’s been the focal point of the passing game. In 2022, he set a franchise record with 1,496 receiving yards. He followed it up with another strong campaign last season, solidifying himself as one of the NFL’s top wideouts.At just 28 years old, Brown remains in his prime. His size, strength, and chemistry with Hurts make him a matchup nightmare. Expect a bounce-back performance in Week 2 against Kansas City, where the Eagles will need every bit of their offensive firepower.