Detroit Lions broad receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was arguably this yr’s greatest Professional Bowl snub.
The choice to depart the 24-year-old wideout off the NFC’s roster appears much more silly after his efficiency in Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings through which St. Brown torched their protection for a 70-yard landing on the opening play of the fourth quarter.
St. Brown’s catch put the Lions forward 27-13 and it was their longest cross play of the season. It was additionally the longest reception of St. Brown’s profession (previous to Sunday his longest reception was 49 yards).
At time of publication, St. Brown had seven receptions for 144 yards and the rating, marking the fourth straight sport through which he recorded a landing catch and it was his ninth 100-yard sport of the yr — the most in the NFL.
It was additionally St. Brown’s tenth landing reception of the season, shifting him right into a four-way tie with teammate Sam LaPorta, Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton and Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb for the third-most within the league.
St. Brown entered Week 18 ranked second in receptions (112), third in first downs through reception (70), fifth in receiving yards (1,371), seventh in receptions of 20 yards or extra (22) and eighth in yards after the catch (586).
