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Hogs Haven fantasy football takes on Dontayvion Wicks
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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Wicks is out for Week 8 due to injury, further depleting the Eagles receiving corps alongside Devonta Smith and concentrating targets on backup receivers including 2026 1st-round pick Makai Lemon.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Eagles receiver ruled out for Sunday night's game vs. Washington Commanders, removing him from offensive availability.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Dontayvion Wicks continues to lead the Eagles in receiving alongside Devonta Smith, maintaining his role as a primary target for backup quarterback Tanner McKee despite the team's offensive struggles.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
Dontayvion Wicks figures to be the Eagles' No. 1 target in DeVonta Smith's absence due to Smith's hamstring injury.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Dontayvion Wicks was 56th in air yards per target last season; the Eagles' 1st-down offensive struggles are not attributable to him as a replacement for AJ Brown, but rather to offensive line and coaching issues.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Dontayvion Wicks caught a 64-yard bomb from Jalen Hurts in Week 1 against Washington, accounting for more than half of Hurts' total passing yards in the game. Wicks was one of the primary beneficiaries of the Eagles' explosive plays, though the Eagles' new micropassing game under coordinator Sean Mannion has blocking and timing issues to work out.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks proved no match for Commanders CB Mike Sainristil on a nine-yard touchdown reception that put Philadelphia ahead 14-3 midway through the second quarter.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Wicks had a 64-yard reception in Week 1 against Washington, one of several explosive plays the Commanders' defense allowed that altered the course of the game.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Confirmed as Eagles WR2 with no ambiguity from wide receiver coach Aaron Moorehead; was Jalen Hurts' top target during preseason when both DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon missed most of training camp due to hamstring injuries, establishing clear target share hierarchy.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Wicks is the Eagles' WR2 with no ambiguity, per Eagles wide receiver coach Aaron Moorehead. This designation tracks since Wicks was easily Jalen Hurts' top target when both DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon missed most of training camp due to hamstring injuries.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Had an encouraging summer and is poised to be the Eagles' No. 2 receiver following AJ Brown's trade. Bleeding Green Nation Hogs views him as a solid starter in the secondary receiver role, though questions remain about the depth of the passing attack beyond Smith and Wicks.PositiveDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Wicks was acquired by the Eagles in a trade and is expected to start alongside DeVonta Smith following the trade of A.J. Brown. First-round selection Makai Lemon suffered a hamstring injury during OTAs with setbacks, opening the door for Wicks to see immediate playing time.PositiveUsageAug 14, 2026
Wicks has received a larger target share and more reps during Eagles training camp due to injuries to DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, allowing him to develop chemistry with Jalen Hurts.