A.J. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles‘ standout wide receiver, became the talk of the internet after a bizarre moment during the team’s Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Cameras caught Brown on the sideline, not analyzing plays or watching the game, but reading a book.
Yes, you read that right: during an NFL playoff game, A.J. Brown was reading a book on the sideline. It wasn’t a tablet or a phone – it was a real, physical book, and the social media world went wild.
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Fans react to A.J. Brown’s sideline book reading
As the FOX cameras zoomed in on Brown, some fans were left baffled by what they saw. Was the star wide receiver taking a break to reflect on the game, preparing for the next series, or just zoning out? In fact, Brown had pulled out “Inner Excellence,” an inspirational book. The timing was interesting, though, as it came right after quarterback Jalen Hurts missed a potential touchdown pass to Brown in the fourth quarter. Rather than reacting negatively or throwing a tantrum, Brown decided to channel his energy into some quiet reading.
This unusual moment quickly went viral, with social media users both baffled and amused by the sight of an NFL player choosing to read instead of firing up for the game. Some speculated that this might have been a more productive way for Brown to calm himself, rather than dwelling on the missed opportunity.
Interestingly, this also provided great free publicity for the book, Inner Excellence. Many viewers took to Twitter, saying they were intrigued by the book and would consider checking it out after seeing Brown read it during such a high-stakes moment. It appears that Brown’s sideline behavior could lead to a spike in book sales, proving the power of NFL exposure.
Despite the unexpected sideline activity, it didn’t impact the game’s outcome. The Eagles went on to defeat the Packers, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round. As for A.J. Brown, he’ll likely be remembered for his performance on the field-but the book reading moment will certainly be one of the most talked-about highlights of this playoff game.
