Source + player page
Footballguys fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Footballguys about DeVonta Smith.
61
Insights
25
Positive
25
Negative
Insight ledger
All Footballguys insights about DeVonta Smith
NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
DeVonta Smith is OUT for Week 7, removing a key Eagles receiving option from the slate.NegativeInjuryOct 24, 2026
DeVonta Smith is among the players whose availability remains up in the air heading into Week 7, carrying a questionable tag. The source notes that not all questionable tags are created equal, and even if a player is active, that doesn't necessarily mean he's out of the woods, especially when it comes to hamstring and calf injuries.NegativeInjuryOct 24, 2026
Smith continues to battle a hamstring injury dating back to the preseason, previously sidelining him for Weeks 4 and 5. Although he returned in Week 6, lack of practice participation heading into Monday night raised concerns. Smith has been ruled out for Week 7, indicating another setback. Historically, wide receivers with hamstring strains miss an average of two weeks, but that timeline doubles to four weeks for re-aggravations. Smith's initial two-week absence may have been too aggressive a return. Given the recurring nature, the source would not rule out a stint on injured reserve, with legitimate concern that hamstring issues could linger well beyond Week 7.NegativeInjuryOct 24, 2026
DeVonta Smith is ruled OUT with a hamstring injury for Monday Night Football Week 7 against Dallas.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Is highlighted as a WR with potential for an explosive scoring week in Week 7, with high probability of exceeding fantasy expectations and projections.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Smith is WR10 in PPR formats on a points-per-game basis heading into Week 7 with Tanner McKee taking over at quarterback for the Eagles. The source panel projects Smith as a mid-to-low-end WR2 for the rest of the season, with Jeff Haseley noting inconsistent productivity and potential target reduction when Saquon Barkley returns; Jeff Bell counters that McKee can support Smith and the offense feeds him, citing Week 6 data where Smith was WR8 with 14 targets, and argues it's hard to push him outside the Top 24 given his talent and volume; Corey Spala expects Smith to remain a WR2 given game script favoring Philadelphia to throw and Smith's status as their WR1; Gary Davenport suggests Smith slots on the WR2/WR3 border but won't drop farther, noting McKee targeted Smith 14 times last week with 7 catches, and that volume should keep him either just inside or just outside the top 25.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Smith is within reach of top-5 qualifier status this season. Tanner McKee may end up being good news for the Eagles' passing game weapons, suggesting McKee's presence could support or maintain Smith's elite production.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
WR10 in the early Footballguys projections for Week 7 against Dallas; Dallas has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers, supporting aggressive play even with Tanner McKee taking over at quarterback with Jalen Hurts' season over.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Rallied to play as a game-time decision and got banged up in the game; McKee's penchant for short-range passing supports his PPR value, especially with Tanner McKee's offensive line issues forcing more checkdowns.NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Rallied to play as a game-time decision and got a little banged up in the game against the Eagles; the source notes McKee's offensive line issues could support his value, suggesting he may have limited availability or durability concerns.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Carries no injury designation heading into Week 6; available for DFS play.NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026
If active, Smith projects as a WR3 for Week 6 due to lack of practice with third-time starter Tanner McKee; the Eagles are struggling and have little reason to rush him back, and managers should not be surprised if he has a down week given limited preparation.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Smith has missed the last two weeks as his preseason hamstring injury worsened; initial reports indicated week-to-week status, making a return this week possible but not guaranteed.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Blaylock notes the Eagles need a Z/flanker who can take pressure off Devonta Smith. Montgomery adds that Jerry Jeudy would give Smith a more credible complement in the receiving corps without taking away from the team's run-first identity.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
DeVonta Smith was among the most notable Eagles players dealing with injuries as Week 6 opened, though specific injury details were not disclosed in the report.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
DeVonta Smith is expected to return to Philadelphia's lineup in Week 6 after missing time with a hamstring strain since Week 4. His presence gives Jalen Hurts a much-needed piece to the passing game that has been lacking in his absence.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is projected at 55 percent to play in Week 6 DFS sims and is in early sims.PositiveInjuryOct 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been ruled out with a hamstring injury for Week 5. His absence leaves Philadelphia thin at wide receiver, affecting the availability and target share outlook for other Eagles pass-catchers.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith ruled OUT with hamstring injury for Week 5 vs Jacksonville.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
DeVonta Smith is among the Eagles' primary receiving options currently dealing with injury. Combined with Jalen Hurts' inefficiency and offensive line issues, the Eagles offense is struggling significantly, making Smith a fade for Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Smith is among the key skill players injured for the Philadelphia Eagles, contributing to the team's sudden shift from Super Bowl contenders to a team acting like a dynasty league rebuild. The Eagles head to London in Week 5 sitting at 2-2 with multiple sudden difficulties.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Jason Wood cites ongoing injuries to DeVonta Smith as part of the Eagles' offensive collapse alongside Sean Mannion's system mismatch, Lane Johnson's retirement, and Saquon Barkley's injury. The injury contributes to the team's uncertain future and Jalen Hurts's dynasty downgrade.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
DeVonta Smith is among the Eagles' injured players heading into Week 5, contributing to the team's sudden personnel crisis as they travel to London to face Jacksonville at 2-2.NegativeValueOct 6, 2026
DeVonta Smith was packaged with Justin Jefferson in a dynasty trade (Jefferson, DeVonta Smith for 27 1st, 27 2nd, 28 1st, 28 1st), indicating both are being moved together in the trade market as part of broader roster restructuring.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Smith is projected out for Week 5 as the Eagles deal with multiple injuries across their roster.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith is sidelined by a hamstring injury, elevating Dontayvion Wicks to the Eagles' WR1 role and creating a punt-play opportunity at wide receiver.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Ruled out for Week 4, reducing Eagles receiving depth and shifting offensive focus toward Saquon Barkley.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Devonta Smith is ruled out for Week 4 with a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been ruled out for Week 4 with a hamstring injury after playing 100% of snaps Monday night in Chicago. He also dealt with a hamstring issue during the preseason. The source notes this follows a similar pattern to Zay Flowers a few weeks ago and speculates this may be tightness or soreness that surfaced afterward rather than a significant aggravation, suggesting a cautious approach by the Eagles. Assuming no setbacks, Smith is not ruled out for returning in Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been ruled out for Week 4 with a hamstring issue, despite playing 100% of snaps Monday night. The injury likely surfaced as tightness or soreness after the game rather than a significant aggravation, and Philadelphia may be taking a cautious approach given Smith dealt with a hamstring issue during the preseason. Assuming no setbacks, a Week 5 return is possible.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith is ruled out with a hamstring injury for the Eagles-Rams game.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Devonta Smith is out for Philadelphia in Week 4, a critical NFC game, which creates a massive opportunity for Dontayvion Wicks to step up for the Eagles.NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026
DeVonta Smith missed a second practice Thursday due to an ongoing hamstring issue; he played through it last week, but ESPN reporting after Thursday's session indicates there is not much optimism Smith will play Sunday against the Rams.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Devonta Smith's production has declined to the point where social media commentary suggests he may request a trade by Halloween, implying significant role or usage concerns in the Eagles offense despite being a high-draft-capital receiver.PositiveProjectionSep 27, 2026
DeVonta Smith is identified as an elite talent and the alpha of Philadelphia's passing attack. He ranks sixth in First Read Target Rate (38.5%), sixth in Team Air Yard Share (51.1%), sixth in Route Rate (92%), seventh in targets per game (9.5), and seventh in Team Target Share (30.6%). The source identifies Smith as the best Captain play in this game.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
DeVonta Smith is highlighted as a WR with explosive scoring potential in Week 3, listed among players who could have a breakout week. He faces the Bears without Caleb Williams.PositiveMatchupSep 22, 2026
Smith faces Chicago in Week 3, a suspect pass defense that should allow her to stay hot following strong Week 2 performance.PositiveMatchupSep 22, 2026
Smith is expected to stay hot in Week 3 against Chicago, following a big game against a suspect pass defense in Week 2.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Smith remains the Eagles' primary receiver, with Dallas Goedert as the only definite answer as a complement to him in the passing game following A.J. Brown's injury.NegativeValueSep 10, 2026
Maurile Tremblay regrets not drafting Smith more often in early-to-mid rounds. The A.J. Brown trade to New England freed more than 120 targets, and Smith's only competition for those looks is rookie Makai Lemon (who missed most of camp) and depth piece Dontayvion Wicks, positioning Smith as the clear target beneficiary in Philadelphia's passing game.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Smith officially becomes the WR1 after Philadelphia traded A.J. Brown to New England this offseason. Smith has quietly been productive enough to start for most teams in the league for years and now becomes the unquestioned focal point of the offense.PositiveBreakoutSep 7, 2026
Devonta Smith received 1 vote in the industry experts poll for 2026 league winner; voter is Dwain McFarland.PositiveRoleSep 7, 2026
Smith should move to third in receptions in his new role as the clear top target for Philadelphia. He is positioned to break Harold Carmichael's franchise reception record of 589 in 2027 with a big season, and a huge yardage season could get him to third place behind DeSean Jackson's 6,512 yards.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Smith currently has 385 receptions (7th in Philadelphia franchise history), 5,019 receiving yards (10th), and 31 touchdowns (14th). He should move to third in receptions in his new role as the clear top target. He is chasing Pete Retzlaff (452 receptions), Zach Ertz (6,267 yards, 38 touchdowns), and DeSean Jackson (6,512 yards). Harold Carmichael holds the franchise reception record at 589.NegativeBustSep 6, 2026
Smith received 2 votes in the industry experts poll for most overrated wide receiver, with Dan Schneier and Dustin Royer identifying him as overvalued.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Devonta Smith received 1 vote from fantasy expert Rich Hribar in a poll of 45 experts identifying the most underrated wide receivers, suggesting Philadelphia's receiver is viewed by at least one expert as undervalued relative to his draft position.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been successful at each step of his NFL career, posting over 1,000 receiving yards in three of the last four years and pacing for over 1,000 when he got hurt in 2024, all while A.J. Brown was around. Now Smith is the unquestioned WR1 in an offense that tightly concentrates receiving yards. He's being drafted with a top-15 ADP despite only finishing ahead of WR20 one time, but his top-quarter percentile success rate against both man and press coverage in 2025 should enable him to continue success as Jalen Hurts' new top target on the boundary.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
The source identifies DeVonta Smith as a Round 3 target with a path to elite finishes at his position, not far off from Round 2 caliber players.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
The source states that with A.J. Brown now a Patriot, Smith will finally have a full season atop his team's depth chart, making a career year a very possible outcome.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith is identified as an obvious top target on the Eagles, positioning him as a pivot option for managers seeking to address the running back deadzone while securing a top receiver.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Devonta Smith is a focal point of the Eagles' passing game; Philadelphia may lean hard on Smith and Dallas Goedert, leaving the rest of the passing game as a committee.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Salary cap draft prices for Smith can swing significantly based on league context and nomination timing; he might go for as little as $18 in Dallas (due to Cowboys rivalry bias) or as much as $37 in other leagues depending on WR tier scarcity and manager need. A $10 spread between $22 and $32 is normal for a player of his caliber, illustrating how salary cap draft pricing is far more volatile than serpentine formats due to public opinion and nomination order.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
DeVonta Smith is out with a hamstring injury, neither considered serious.NegativeValueJul 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 24 to rank 28 (WR15), indicating declining draft interest in the Philadelphia wide receiver.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Drafted at WR2 in Draft No. 2 as a high-floor/high-ceiling receiver with youth on his side.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Waldman identifies Smith as the clear-cut WR1 in a new offense that should improve from last year's schematic disaster. The offensive line, volume, big-play ability, and surrounding skill talent make Smith a safe pick with WR2 floor and top-five WR1 ceiling.NegativeValueJul 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 24 to 28 (WR15), indicating declining market confidence in the Eagles receiver.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Drafted in the second round (pick 25) in multiple Zachariason builds, indicating strong value at WR in that range.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Waldman views Smith as the clear-cut WR1 in a new offense that should improve from last year's scheme; the offensive line, volume, big-play ability, and surrounding skill talent make him a safe pick with WR2 floor and top-five WR1 ceiling.NegativeValueJul 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, declining from rank 24 to 28 (WR15), indicating reduced draft demand for the Eagles receiver.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Ranked #44 in PPR top 250; the source notes he will be the clear #1 target with lots of upside, indicating confidence in his role and production ceiling.