Despite a quiet regular season, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson had a breakout performance against the New York Giants in Week 18.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson (83) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants , Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)Coming into Week 18 , Dotson only had 12 catches for 122 yards, and he scored zero touchdowns this season . After the Eagles traded a third-round pick to get Dotson, most expected him to make a big contribution.
But has been considered one of the team’s biggest disappointments this season due to his lack of production, and some people believe he’s not a good player.Dotson proved he can still be a good NFL wide receiver and be one of the top options for Philadelphia’s passing offense if needed. Against a New York secondary that has played well this year, he amassed a season-high seven catches for 94 yards — nearly matching his numbers from the first 17 weeks. Dotson, a 2022 first-round pick, has never stopped believing in himself even though he hasn’t gotten many opportunities with the Eagles. After a quiet regular season, he could make a bigger impact in the playoffs, starting next weekend against the“Just really relying on the people around me (is how I stayed patient),” Dotson told reporters after the game. “I know the type of player I am. I know I can make plays. Whenever my opportunity is called upon, I know I’m ready for it.”, including when he picked up two first-downs on the Eagles' second touchdown drive, which gave them a 17-3 lead over the Giants early in the fourth quarter. He also made plays after the catch, including at the end of the first half when he juked Giants cornerbackIn the second quarter, Dotson also caught a 19-yard pass near the right sideline on third-and-15, advancing the ball to Philadelphia’s 49-yard line. To cap off that drive, kickerDotson’s teammates were not surprised that he played well against the Giants. Each week, they have seen him work hard at practice and be an unselfish teammat
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