DeVonta Smith

Week 2 vs. Atlanta Falcons

DeVonta Smith's Week 1 output wasn't great from a fantasy point of view, but he still posted decent numbers befitting his role as one of the league's premier WR2s. Smith caught seven of his eight targets for 84 yards, giving him 11.9 Half PPR points and a WR22 finish for the week.

Smith should see favorable coverage this week, with most of the defensive backfield's eyes on A.J. Brown, and a solid WR2 outing is well within his grasp in Week 2.

DeVonta Smith remains one of the premier second chairs at the wide receiver position across the entire NFL. Arguably good enough to rule the roost in many NFL passing attacks, Smith has co-existed with A.J. Brown for the last two seasons and done just fine, with 81 grabs for 1,066 yards and seven scores in 2024 on his way to WR22 numbers in half-PPR formats.

Smith should, like all members of the Eagles offense, not see his numbers dip dramatically now Kellen Moore is calling the plays in Philadelphia. His ceiling is capped by Brown, but he should see enough opportunities, and put up good enough numbers, to remain a solid WR2 in fantasy formats, with the potential to do much more should anything happen to Brown.

Week 16 vs. New York Giants
DeVonta Smith had five receptions for 50 yards last Monday. It wasn't a great day for the Eagles passing game, but Smith was still involved. He had his streak of double-digit targets stopped at two, but again that was more of a reflection of the Philly offense.

Smith will face the Giants for the first time this season. New York is ranked 23rd in aFPA to wide receivers. Last season in three meetings, Smith averaged six receptions for 60 yards against the Giants.

Start Smith as a solid WR2 for Week 16. The Eagles should be able to throw the ball against a spotty Giants defense and get back to good fantasy numbers in the passing game.