DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Thu 10/28/21 4:30 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith (headache) was a full practice participant Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith sat out Wednesday due to a headache, which ultimately wasn't serious, as indicated by his bump in activity level. With his status now not in question for Week 8, he'll prepare to face a Lions defense Sunday that has allowed an NFL-worst 10.8 yards per target to wide receivers this season.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Thu 10/28/21 12:54 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith (headache) returned to practice Thursday,Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
A headache caused Smith to sit out Wednesday's session, but his return to practice Thursday suggests that the wideout is on track to play Sunday against the Lions. The Eagles' upcoming practice report will clarify whether Smith was limited or practiced fully Thursday.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Wed 10/27/21 3:49 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith missed Wednesday's practice with a headache, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith likely will be day-to-day and should stand a good chance to rejoin practice by the end of the week. He gets an appealing Week 8 matchup with the Lions, though Philadelphia's passing game hasn't been much better than Detroit's pass defense in recent weeks.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Wed 10/27/21 2:32 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith isn't present for the start of Wednesday's practice, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Wednesday injury report will reveal if the wideout is dealing with an injury or absent from practice due to a personal issue or illness. Smith and the Eagles get a friendly Week 8 road matchup with the Lions.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Sun 10/24/21 9:34 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith caught five of nine targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 33-22 loss to the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie wideout led the Eagles in receptions and targets, although Dallas Goedert hauled in more yardage. Smith has caught at least five passes in three of the last four games as he continues to build chemistry with Jalen Hurts, which will give him some intriguing upside in Week 8 against a Lions secondary that just got carved up by Cooper Kupp.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Fri 10/15/21 12:29 AM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith secured two of four targets for 31 yards in the Eagles' 28-22 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the Buccaneers playing with a short-handed secondary that was further depleted when Richard Sherman was forced from the contest with a hamstring injury, Smith couldn't make an impact on a night when the entire Eagles passing attack underwhelmed. The speedy rookie did record his fourth catch of over 20 yards on the season, but his total tally on the night was a considerable disappointment after Smith had turned in a 14-199 effort on 19 targets over his previous two games. Smith will look to bounce back against the Raiders in Week 7 road battle a week from Sunday.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Sun 10/10/21 7:11 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith caught seven of eight targets for 77 yards but lost a fumble in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Panthers. He also hauled in a successful two-point conversion.
EDGE Analysis
Smith saw a touchdown nullified in the first half and later lost the first fumble of his career, but he still rallied to prove influential in the Eagles' comeback victory. The rookie drew a pass-interference call in the end zone to set up a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter, then Smith caught a crucial two-point conversion to put the Eagles up three late. In the end, he led Philadelphia across the board in receiving, building on last week's seven-catch, 122-yard showing. With back-to-back team-leading performances, Smith carries good momentum into a tough Thursday night matchup versus the Buccaneers in Week 6.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Sun 10/3/21 5:01 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith caught seven of 10 targets for 122 yards in Sunday's 42-30 loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith successfully created separation throughout the game against the struggling Chiefs defense. The 10th overall pick still made some rookie mistakes, including running a wrong route that almost led to a Jalen Hurts interception late in the first half, but there's no question that Smith has the talent to thrive in the NFL. Smith's 122 receiving yards in this one topped the 115 he had compiled over his first three games combined, and he'll look to build on this performance in Week 5 against the Panthers.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Tue 9/28/21 12:32 AM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith caught three of six targets for 28 yards in Monday night's 41-21 loss to the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had a long gain of 19 yards in the first half, but he opened the second by slipping on a target from quarterback Jalen Hurts, allowing college teammate Trevon Diggs to intercept the ball and run 59 yards for a touchdown. Despite the score getting lopsided at that point and the Eagles consequently being forced to pass, Smith still couldn't muster much production, failing to top 30 yards for the second straight week. This year's tenth-overall pick will now strive for improvement in Week 4 against the Chiefs defense that has struggled so far this season.
DeVonta Smith WR PHI (9) Sun 9/19/21 7:15 PM
DeVonta Smith
WR PHI (9)
Smith recorded two receptions on seven targets for 16 yards in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was the favorite target of Jalen Hurts, but the pair didn't find the same connection they showcased in Week 1. The Eagles' offense struggled overall, with Quez Watkins being the primary member of the offense to post notable production. While it's a positive that Smith remained the top target in the offense, his down performance highlights the volatility that the Eagles' offense could experience throughout the season.