NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on DeVonta Smith

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Smith is obviously a locked-in WR2. Looking at just the past two seasons, since that includes Barkley's effect on the offense, Brown averaged 132.4 targets for a 17-game pace, while Smith averaged 114.4.

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Locked-in WR2 with 114+ target floor despite A.J. Brown departure

Smith is a locked-in WR2 in the Eagles offense post-A.J. Brown trade. Looking at the past two seasons (which include Saquon Barkley's effect), Brown averaged 132.4 targets for a 17-game pace while Smith averaged 114.4. Even if Makai Lemon only receives Smith's previous target volume, Smith remains a secure WR2 with the Eagles' receiving corps.