Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver AJ Brown is going viral for the second time in as many weeks, this time over his peculiar choice of ride on the way to a Divisional Round playoff game.
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Brown's playoff run with the Philadelphia Eagles has been filled with viral moments, but surprisingly, it's not his performance on the field that's stealing the spotlight.
Heading into the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, the star wide receiver has made more headlines off the field than on it—posting just one catch for 10 yards so far this postseason.
The first viral moment came during the Eagles' Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers when FOX cameras caught Brown deeply engrossed in reading a book on the sideline.
The title, "Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life" by Jim Murphy, quickly surged to the top of Amazon's best-seller charts.
Brown's casual in-game reading was a hit, and he even joked about it afterward, saying, "Y'all just caught me that time. I'm doing it every drive, regardless of if I score a touchdown or drop a pass—I refocus."
But his second viral moment, which occurred before Sunday's game against the Rams, was a bit more unexpected.
Humble: #Eagles WR AJ Brown arrived for today's playoff game in a $30K Honda Accord despite making over $60 MILLION in his NFL career thus far.
A role model on and off the field 👏pic.twitter.com/WSry6uzRs7
Instead of pulling up in a flashy sports car to show off his newly minted $96 million contract (signed just last offseason), Brown arrived at Lincoln Financial Field in a $30,000 Honda Accord.
The contrast between the car's modest price tag and Brown's superstar status quickly turned heads on social media, racking up over a million views within the hour. In a world where most NFL players flaunt luxury vehicles, Brown's choice of a humble sedan caught everyone off guard and sparked plenty of conversation.
Despite his low-key ride, the wideout's performance this season has been anything but ordinary.
Brown finished with 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns, marking another solid season in Philadelphia after being acquired in 2022. His numbers were slightly down from his previous year, but he remains one of the league's top receivers.
His steady play earned him that hefty contract extension, and with the Eagles now a win away from the NFC Championship, he'll need to shake off any postseason rust and make his presence felt in the biggest games of the year.
The winner of Sunday's clash between the Eagles and Rams will face the Washington Commanders for a shot at the Super Bowl. With the Eagles hoping to return to the NFC Championship for the first time since 2022, Brown will be expected to contribute more than he has in the opening playoff rounds.
But for now, his off-field moments—whether it's reading on the sidelines or driving a humble Honda—are just as captivating as his play on the field, showing a personality that matches his ability.
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