Eagles receiver Hollywood Brown gets expanded role with two wideouts injured

The gist

Eagles receiver Hollywood Brown caught two of five targets for 30 yards in a 38-21 loss to Dallas.
With DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks out, Brown is a primary option against Washington.

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 27, 2026Brown recorded his first stats of the season, two catches on five targets for 30 yards, in the Eagles' 38-21 Monday night loss to the Cowboys, finishing third on the team in targets and receiving yards.
  2. Nov 1, 2026With Smith, Wicks and Britain Covey inactive for Week 8 against the Commanders, Brown was one of four active Eagles wide receivers.
  3. Nov 1, 2026TSN's betting segment named Brown its best bet for Sunday Night Football, and 4for4 recommended taking him over 3.5 targets.

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