Who Should I Start? A.J. Brown or Justin Jefferson

Wednesday, October 29, 10:09 AM

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are "shopping" wide receiver A.J. Brown, without officially putting him on the market. Brown has been the subject of trade rumors since early October, though every report to this point has insisted he is not being shopped and will remain in Philadelphia. After missing last week's game with a hamstring injury, Brown broke out in Week 7 with 121 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles are on their bye this week, and it will be worth monitoring how the situation develops. Still, it seems unlikely that a team in the Eagles' position would move one of its top offensive weapons.

Friday, October 31, 4:50 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have struggled immensely in recent weeks, but wide receiver Justin Jefferson remains a clear WR1 with his team set to travel to Detroit in Week 9. Even though Detroit has had the better of the division matchup in recent years, Jefferson has tormented the Lions during his career. In just 10 games against Detroit, Jefferson has more than 1,200 yards, 72 catches, and four touchdowns. Detroit ranks 26th against half-PPR receivers this season, largely because it has surrendered 14 receiving touchdowns in seven games. Notably, Minnesota will bring back starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle), but a second-to-last sack rate behind a beaten-up offensive line remains a major concern. The Lions will see the return of starting cornerback Terrion Arnold (shoulder), but Jefferson still should be starting in every format, as usual.