Philadelphia Eagles' star receivers named one of NFL's best duos

A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith ranked as the 5th-best wide receiver duo in the league.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:08am

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The Philadelphia Eagles' dynamic receiving duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith was recently named one of the best in the entire NFL by Bleacher Report. The pairing of Smith and Brown was ranked as the fifth-best wide receiver duo in the league, behind several other top pairings across the NFL.

Why it matters

The Eagles' passing attack has been a strength for the team in recent seasons, with Brown and Smith emerging as one of the most productive wide receiver tandems in the league. This recognition highlights the team's offensive firepower and the potential for the Eagles to have a potent passing game in the upcoming season.

The details

According to the Bleacher Report analysis, Brown has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in four consecutive seasons, including two Pro Bowl selections. In the same span, Smith has also posted three 1,000-yard campaigns. The report noted that the duo has achieved these numbers despite the Eagles' offense ranking 21st or lower in passing attempts, indicating they are making the most of their opportunities.

  • The Bleacher Report analysis was published on March 19, 2026.

The players

A.J. Brown

A wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles who has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in four consecutive seasons, including two Pro Bowl selections.

DeVonta Smith

A wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles who has posted three 1,000-yard receiving seasons in the same span as his teammate, A.J. Brown.

Moe Moton

A writer for Bleacher Report who authored the analysis ranking the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver duo as one of the best in the NFL.

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What they’re saying

“A.J. Brown has racked up 1,000-plus yards in four consecutive seasons, two of them Pro Bowl years. In the same span, DeVonta Smith has three 1,000-yard campaigns.”

— Moe Moton, Bleacher Report Writer

“Even more impressive, they've accumulated those numbers in an offense that's ranked 21st or lower in passing attempts. So, both wideouts are making the most of fewer opportunities than wideouts who play in pass-heavy systems.”

— Moe Moton, Bleacher Report Writer

The takeaway

The recognition of the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver duo as one of the best in the NFL highlights the team's offensive firepower and the potential for their passing attack to be a dominant force in the upcoming season, even as they operate in a relatively run-heavy offensive system.