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Yahoo Fantasy Forecast fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Forecast about DeVonta Smith.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Forecast insights about DeVonta Smith
NegativeRoleOct 1, 2026
Matt Harmon mentions he is 'still hiding Devontae Smith' in the Eagles offense, suggesting caution with the receiver despite the team's three-receiver heavy scheme.PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith has proven effective against man coverage despite his smaller frame (170 pounds). Matt Harmon defends Smith's ability, noting "I remember when people thought this guy couldn't win as an outside receiver against man coverage because he was too small. Well, it turns out he was, he's been great against it ever since he's hit the NFL field." However, Smith's effectiveness is limited by the Eagles' poor offensive design and lack of screen game utilization due to his size disadvantage in blocking situations.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been balling through the first three weeks of the season. Matt Harmon notes the 50-50 balls to Smith continue to work and he had an awesome catch as an X receiver in the Monday night game. Harmon says 'The one thing that's been working is just the, the 50, 50 balls to Devante Smith just continue to work.'PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Eagles' use of six-lineman sets and emphasis on running game with limited route concepts should help DeVonta Smith alongside Dontavian Wicks.PositiveSleeperSep 23, 2026
Matt Harmon identifies DeVonta Smith as a sleeper receiver in the Eagles' under-center and play-action scheme; Jalen Hurts ranks among the top effective play-action passers, and Smith runs vertical routes that benefit from this offensive approach.PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026
Smith is positioned as the wide receiver one in Philadelphia's revamped offense under Sean Mannion. The Eagles have shifted to better route concepts over the middle of the field, increased no-huddle percentage and plays per game, and rank second in three-receiver usage. Smith is close to a top-five receiver on the week given the Eagles' inability to run and reliance on the pass, particularly evident in the final drive versus Tennessee where Hurts found Smith repeatedly.PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026
Smith has been on the field for 96% of routes through the first two weeks; Matt Harmon ranks him close to top-five wide receivers heading into Week 3 against the Bears, reflecting his elite route participation in Philadelphia's pass-first offense.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Matt Harmon expects Devonta Smith to have a big Week 2 against the Titans, noting that he faced heavy coverage shading in Week 1 and is a confident start.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Matt Harmon is a strong proponent of Devontae Smith, recommending him as a target in the third round of drafts.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Dan Titus selected DeVonta Smith in the third round, expressing confidence that the former Heisman winner will perform well.PositiveBreakoutAug 31, 2026
Devonta Smith is poised for a breakout as the primary receiver in Philadelphia with A.J. Brown removed from the mix. Smith has proven he can handle a WR1 role, evidenced by a 32.9% target share and 10 targets per game in contests without Brown. Harmon highlights his 84th percentile success rate versus press and 90th percentile versus zone, ranking him ahead of A.J. Brown in his personal rankings.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Jory Epstein notes that Devonta Smith will likely remain very good regardless of the Eagles' offensive changes, though the debate is whether he will be elite or very good. She is not concerned about the depth or versatility of the Eagles' receiver room, suggesting Smith's production is more dependent on the running game and offensive line success than on the new system.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Devonta Smith is a proven producer who has demonstrated WR1-level performance when A.J. Brown has missed time. With a favorable early-season schedule for the Eagles' passing attack, Smith is expected to have a strong start to the season.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Devonta Smith is identified as the Eagles' WR1, but Harmon notes concern regarding his current hamstring injury, which is limiting his practice time.PositiveValueJun 3, 2026
Devontae Smith is currently being drafted as wide receiver 11, and there's optimism that he could outperform A.J. Brown this season due to his high success rate against man coverage and an expected upgrade in the Eagles' passing attack.PositiveBreakoutJun 3, 2026
Devonta Smith has shown he can be a top receiver in the offense and is poised for a breakout season as he finally gets the opportunity to shine.PositiveProjectionJun 3, 2026
Devonta Smith is expected to outperform A.J. Brown this season, especially given his lower ADP and consistent performance when Brown has missed time.PositiveProjectionNo date
Matt Harmon is 'really into' Devontae Smith and projects him to outscore Makai Lemon in roughly 8 out of 10 season simulations, indicating strong confidence in Smith's production despite the Eagles' offensive overhaul.