AJ Brown on the course conditions in Brazil: “It wasn’t that bad”

The Eagles left Brazil with a win over the Packers, but AJ Brown took a few minutes after the game to talk to reporters before heading back to Philly.

Brown said he wanted to get going early and admitted he was a little preoccupied after missing the Eagles' playoff game due to injury, eager to feel that first tackle and get back in the game.

He thought it was a good game overall. They knew some things were going to go wrong since it was the first game of the season, but they made adjustments and it came down to making plays.

Here is what else the WR had to say:

On-site conditions

Brown explained that there are different types of grass in the USA and that different surfaces are used in football.

“You can't choose the pitch you play on. It wasn't that bad. We changed the studs and you make the best of it.”

He further noted that he and some of the guys switched shoes after the first drive, but ultimately the Packers had to play on the same field, so they had to find a way to make it work.

“For me, that really wasn’t a complaint.”

On Jalen Hurts’ performance

“[Hurts] did it well.”

Brown acknowledged that the quarterback would probably say he wanted some of those throws back, but that was a question for Hurts.

About Saquon Barkley's performance

“[Barkley] played really well tonight. He should have scored four touchdowns and I told him that. But he did really well. It helps us when you get the running game going, it helps the passing game. We're happy to have him on our team and he's started the season really well.”

Other celebrities

• He spoke about how they have a mini break after their international match and need to do everything they can to recover from the trip. Brown said there are no excuses, they are professionals and have to do their job.
• The WR said it was great to play in Sao Paulo, even though the fans didn't always know when to cheer, but they were loud the whole game. He admitted that the city has a bad reputation, especially because it has a long list of bans, but everyone treated the team well and it was great to see the city.

“So I'm glad we had the opportunity to come here and play.”

• Brown talked about how tough it is to play against the Packers and that it wasn't an easy win. Green Bay did a good job and the Eagles will now continue to work on getting things right and improving.
• Asked later about his team's 3-1 loss in the battle for possession, Brown said they needed to get that under control, but added: “It's at everyone's expense.”