As the festive season approaches, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is making headlines for a family quirk that’s as amusing as his on-field plays are impressive. Brown, in a cheeky tone, declared that he wouldn’t be donning the Santa hat for his nephew this year.
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This humorous revelation has fans scrolling through their feeds for more, with Brown’s own words promising a holiday season filled with playful rivalry rather than traditional gift-giving.
Despite his historic season, with stats soaring high, his nephew claims Justin Jefferson is his favorite player. Now Uncle A.J. Brown jokes that maybe Jefferson should take over the Christmas shopping list.
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How Does A.J. Brown Fare Against Justin Jefferson?
A.J. Brown has carved his name in the league’s history books with his impressive 5,300 receiving yards in 67 games, averaging 16.3 yards per catch. His hands have been reliable, with a catch rate of 63.1%, and his career’s longest reception stretches an impressive 91 yards. Brown boasts an average of 79.1 yards per game and usually reels in about 4.9 catches each time he steps on the gridiron. He has accumulated 1005 receiving yards this season, second in the league after Tyreek Hill.
However, Jefferson’s stats are nothing short of stellar either. In his career span of 55 games, Jefferson has a slightly higher catch percentage at 68.1% and averages 98.1 yards per game, which outpaces Brown slightly. This season, Jefferson has already racked up 571 yards and continues to maintain an impressive average of 114.2 yards per game.
Eagles’ star A.J. Brown is really showing his skills on the field this year, but there’s a funny twist off the field—he’s not his nephew’s top pick when it comes to football heroes. That honor goes to the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson.
This little family squabble, shared for everyone to see, reminds us that even the biggest names in football have personal lives filled with the same kind of jokes and teasing we all have.
