A.J. Brown Defends Jalen Hurts After MNF Meltdown: “We In This Together”
Monday night was a tough watch for Eagles fans. Under the bright lights of prime time, the Philadelphia Eagles unraveled in a way that felt more like a warning flare than a mere off night. Jalen Hurts, the team’s franchise quarterback and emotional anchor, had what may have been the worst performance of his career - a five-turnover outing that included four interceptions and a fumble, the last of which sealed an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
But in the aftermath of that collapse, wide receiver A.J. Brown stepped up - not just with words of support, but with the kind of accountability that championship teams are built on.
“You can’t just point a finger,” Brown told reporters postgame. “All of us has a hand in that pot.
Obviously, he’s a quarterback, he’s going to get a lot of stuff for it. But we in this together.”
That’s not just a teammate defending his quarterback. That’s a leader speaking to the heart of the problem - and maybe, just maybe, the solution.
A Team-Wide Breakdown, Not Just a Quarterback’s Bad Night
Let’s be clear: Hurts had a rough night. The turnovers were costly, the decision-making was shaky, and the offense never found its rhythm.
But what Brown emphasized - and what the Eagles must now internalize - is that this wasn’t a one-man meltdown. It was a full-system failure.
The offensive line struggled to hold up in key moments. The play-calling, particularly on third-and-long situations, left much to be desired.
And Brown himself owned up to three plays he felt he should have made. That kind of honesty matters.
Because when your top receiver - one of the most talented and productive in the league - is willing to take responsibility, it sets a tone for the rest of the locker room.
This isn’t about scapegoating. It’s about owning the collective reality: the Eagles aren’t playing up to their potential, and it’s not just on Hurts.
Practice Talk Isn’t Enough - Execution Has to Follow
Head coach Nick Sirianni mentioned having a great week of practice leading into the game. That’s fine.
But as every player in that locker room knows, you don’t win games in practice. You win them by executing under pressure.
And right now, that execution is missing.
The Eagles’ offense has been stuck in a frustrating loop - flashes of promise followed by drive-killing mistakes. Whether it’s blown protections, off-target throws, or questionable play design, the unit just hasn’t clicked in the way fans expected coming into the season.
Brown’s comments weren’t just about defending Hurts - they were a challenge to the entire organization. A challenge to look in the mirror, to reassess how they’re preparing, and to ask the hard questions about whether everyone is truly doing their job.
Time for a Reset - Not a Collapse
This isn’t panic time - not yet. But it is time for a reset.
The Eagles still have the talent to be a playoff team. They still have a quarterback who’s proven he can lead them to big wins.
And they still have one of the best wideouts in the game in A.J. Brown, who isn’t afraid to speak up when things go sideways.
But none of that matters if the team doesn’t start holding itself accountable - from the coaching staff to the players on the field. The margin for error in the NFL is razor-thin, and right now, the Eagles are slicing themselves with their own mistakes.
If Brown’s message resonates - if it sparks the kind of internal urgency that great teams respond to - then maybe this loss can be the turning point. But it’s going to take more than words. It’s going to take action, discipline, and a commitment from every player to clean up their part of the operation.
Because as Brown put it, “we in this together.” And if the Eagles want to salvage this season, they’ll have to start playing like it.