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PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
DeVonta Smith posted strong Week 2 production with 10 receptions for 117 yards and 1 touchdown. The source includes him among elite wide receivers who 'absolutely smashed' in Week 2, highlighting his high target volume and consistent production.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith is projected at 11.3 PPG in Week 2 against Tennessee; his Week 1 utilization-based output was 6.8 PPG, suggesting a meaningful projection increase for the matchup.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Matthew Berry loves DeVonta Smith @ TEN in Week 2; Smith posted a 27% target share and a 13.7 aDOT (with three deep looks) in Week 1. Tennessee allowed an 85% catch rate and 16 yards per reception to Jets receivers, and they've given up the sixth-most fantasy PPG to the position since last season began.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
DeVonta Smith is ranked 9th in the source's Week 2 WR rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked No. 11 among wide receivers for Week 1 in Freedman's rankings.PositiveProjectionSep 5, 2026
DeVonta Smith ranks as Matthew Berry's WR10 in half-PPR rankings for 2026, positioned at No. 24 overall.PositiveBreakoutSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry's bold prediction: DeVonta Smith finishes as a top-five fantasy wide receiver in 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry lists DeVonta Smith among his 10 most drafted players this year.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith was rostered as a secondary WR in this half-PPR mock with current season projection of 11.4 PPG and prior-year PPG of 9.7, suggesting improved expected production.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
DeVonta Smith appears on the Fantasy Life rankings staff's 'My Guys' list for 2026, selected by both Matthew Berry and Dwain McFarland as a major target in fantasy football drafts.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Matthew Berry selected DeVonta Smith as his 2026 Ride or Die, making her a priority target in drafts this week. Smith is among Berry's five finalists for the season and is positioned as a top-tier WR option.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Smith comes off the board before Nico Collins in this draft, despite Collins' Yahoo ADP being higher than Smith's.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
DeVonta Smith is identified as a buy candidate in dynasty fantasy football; current PPG is 9.7 with a projection of 12.6, suggesting meaningful upside relative to current market valuation.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
The source suggests DeVonta Smith as a viable WR option for redraft leagues if Jeremiyah Love's ankle injury keeps him sidelined, offering a higher floor than waiting on Love's return.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Matthew Berry expresses love for DeVonta Smith heading into the season, noting that months of research and mountains of content have already been dedicated to Smith this offseason, including making him her 2026 Ride or Die.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
DeVonta Smith will be the unquestioned alpha in the Philadelphia offense in 2026, positioning him for elite production. The source cites his talent and the uptick in volume as reasons he should be selected as a top-15 fantasy wide receiver with top-10 upside.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
DeVonta Smith is set to post elite numbers in 2026 with a significant volume increase. Since 2022, Smith has posted TPRR (target per route run) rates of 22%, 19%, 20%, and 22%. When A.J. Brown is off the field, Smith has been targeted on 28% of his routes—his highest TPRR rate over an entire season. The source projects 130-plus targets should be well within reach for Smith, compared to his 136-target season in 2023 that resulted in 95 catches, 1,196 yards, seven touchdowns, and a WR9 finish.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
DeVonta Smith is being drafted at Sleeper ADP 44.9, significantly lower than Underdog ADP 27.6, despite the source's assertion that he should be selected as a top-15 fantasy wide receiver with top-10 upside. The source references Matthew Berry's 2026 Ride or Die designation, suggesting Smith is undervalued on Sleeper.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
Referenced in a related article title about best and worst sleeper fantasy football ADP values, though no specific analysis or stance provided in the main article.PositiveValueAug 22, 2026
At ADP 44.9 on Sleeper, Smith is significantly undervalued compared to competing platforms. Early uncertainty around Makai Lemon, who has been slow out of the gate with unclear snap count and integration timeline, strengthens Smith's case. With new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion replacing Kevin Patullo, Smith has a path to an alpha-type season. Currently projected as WR13 in PPR between A.J. Brown and Rashee Rice, Smith offers a legitimate top-12 ceiling at 44.9 without paying a premium—a rare Sleeper value spot. Matthew Berry made Smith his Ride-or-Die pick for 2026.NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver ranked 24th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 16.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
DeVonta Smith is ranked 24th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
DeVonta Smith ranked 24th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Philadelphia).PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Matthew Berry's 2026 Ride or Die pick. Berry ranks Smith 24th overall and WR10 (vs. consensus 35th overall, WR14) based on expected target volume increase following A.J. Brown's trade. When Smith has received 25%+ target share in his career, he averages 17.3 PPG (comparable to last year's WR5 George Pickens at 17.2 PPG). Berry believes Smith's floor is secure—he's too talented and efficient—but the ceiling could reach top-five WR if he receives the 140-target volume Berry projects without sacrificing his five-year efficiency track record. The Eagles' expected increased motion under new OC Mannion (Green Bay ranked 5th in motion) and departure of A.J. Brown's 28%+ target share create the opportunity.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
There's a new offensive system under Sean Mannion, and if Jalen Hurts struggles to adjust or Philadelphia's passing volume isn't high enough, Smith could be incredibly efficient and still not get the sheer number of opportunities required for a truly elite fantasy season.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Being the No. 1 receiver means getting No. 1 receiver attention from opposing defenses; Smith has spent much of his career benefiting from defenses having to account for A.J. Brown on the other side, and now those safeties and top corners are going to know exactly where he is.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Smith has averaged 17.3 fantasy points in career games in which he's earned at least a 25% target share and 82 receiving yards when he's gotten at least seven targets; only five receivers in the entire NFL averaged more than 82 receiving yards per game last season, demonstrating that Smith doesn't need to become great—he already is.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
A.J. Brown had at least a 28% target share in every one of his four seasons in Philadelphia, and those targets have to go somewhere; Smith is the only wide receiver in the NFL to average at least 8.5 yards per target in each of the past five seasons, and when Brown has been off the field since 2023, Smith has been targeted on 29% of his routes—a neighborhood that includes only Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Rashee Rice, and Ja'Marr Chase.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Matthew Berry has DeVonta Smith at WR10 and 24th overall, compared to consensus ADP of WR14 and 35th overall; the bet is that for the first time, an already elite player gets elite WR1 volume now that A.J. Brown has left Philadelphia.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Jake Trowbridge prefers DeVonta Smith over Luther Burden for competing teams in dynasty, noting that Smith's price tag is shockingly similar to Burden's despite being a more reliable asset.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Smith is falling to the late fourth round on Sleeper (ADP 44.9, WR20) despite a consensus ADP of 35.6 (WR14), creating significant value. Alex Cupps has been drafting him at the 2-3 turn in best ball drafts all summer, indicating strong conviction on the upside relative to his Sleeper price.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Since 2023, when A.J. Brown has been off the field for the Eagles, DeVonta Smith has been targeted on 29% of his routes. In 43 career games with at least a 25% target share, Smith is averaging 17.3 PPG. Smith has averaged 8.5 yards per target in every season of his career. Matthew Berry has Smith ranked about a round ahead of consensus in his fantasy football rankings.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
DeVonta Smith missed his seventh straight practice with a hamstring injury. The source puts the panic meter at a 6.5 out of 10, noting that while it is still possible the Eagles are simply being cautious—which is often the right approach with a veteran during August—preseason action has started, fantasy drafts are in full swing, and seven missed practices is becoming difficult to brush aside. The source recommends starting to take more stock in these reports and wave the red flags a little higher as August progresses.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
DeVonta Smith is highlighted in the article title as a wide receiver who could ascend in 2026, suggesting potential for breakout performance or role elevation.PositiveBreakoutAug 6, 2026
With A.J. Brown's departure, DeVonta Smith is getting his first real opportunity to seize the alpha wide receiver role at the NFL level. Despite playing second fiddle to Brown, Smith has never dropped below 30th among wide receivers in fantasy PPG and posted three 1,000-yard seasons. In three full games without Brown since 2024, Smith owned nearly a third of the Eagles' target share and logged 2.65 yards per route run. Matthew Berry calls him a potential league winner available around the beginning of the third round.PositiveBreakoutAug 6, 2026
With the departure of A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith is getting his first real opportunity to seize the alpha wide receiver role at the NFL level. Outside of his first season (which was still solid, breaking the Eagles' rookie receiving yards record), the Heisman winner has been in Brown's shadow for his whole NFL career. Even while playing second fiddle to Brown, Smith has never dropped below 30th among wide receivers in fantasy PPG and has posted three 1,000-yard seasons. In three full games without Brown since 2024, Smith owned nearly a third of the Eagles' target share and handled it efficiently, logging 2.6 yards per route run. Sarah Schmitz frames this as Smith's first real opportunity to break out as an alpha receiver.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith did not practice due to a hamstring injury, joining teammate Makai Lemon on the sideline. With both top Eagles receivers dealing with hamstring issues, the receiving corps depth is tested early in training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Smith was held out of Tuesday's practice with a hamstring injury. The timing is rough for the Eagles with a first-year offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion installing a new system. However, both Smith and Makai Lemon still have plenty of time to heal before the start of the year, and there's no reason to downgrade either player at the moment if these issues don't linger. Smith should take over as the team's No. 1 receiver following the departure of A.J. Brown.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith is listed as a 2026 watch player for the Eagles: Round 1 NFL Draft pick, age 28, with A.J. Brown gone and the Mannion scheme as tailwinds for increased target share.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Smith plays in the Eagles offense under Sean Mannion, who is unproven but should make the offense more fluid (26% play-action, 54% motion); the setup is intriguing but not yet a clear win.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Smith exemplifies negative TD regression; he ranked No. 24 in receiving YPG in 2024 (64.1) but No. 8 in TDs per game (0.62), before falling to 37th in 2025 (0.24). The source identifies him as a negative TD regression candidate for 2026, with 59.3 YPG (17th) but only 0.24 TDs per game (38th), suggesting his 2025 TD output was unsustainably high relative to his yardage production.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith is listed as a 2026 watch player: Round 1 NFL Draft pick, age 28, with A.J. Brown gone and Mannion scheme as positive factors for a potential bounceback.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Smith is in an Eagles offense with new OC Sean Mannion (motion 54%, play-action 26%, 2-WR sets 32%); Mannion is unproven, but the offense should be more fluid.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Smith exemplifies negative TD regression risk; he ranked No. 24 in receiving yards per game (64.1) in 2024 but No. 8 in TDs per game (0.62), before falling to 37th in receiving TDs per game in 2025 (0.24). The source identifies him as a negative TD regression candidate for 2026, with 59.3 YPG (17th) and 0.24 TDs per game (38th), suggesting his 2024 TD output was unsustainably high relative to his yardage production.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Smith remains a key part of the Eagles' receiving room depth that could limit Dallas Goedert's target-share upside. Matthew Berry expresses strong adoration for Smith's talent, indicating he is a central part of the Eagles' passing attack.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Smith posted 15.3 PPR PPG in 2024 and 11.9 PPR PPG in 2025, representing a decline in scoring. He was drafted after Bowers in the source's mock draft and has a top-10 finish (WR9 in 2022) on his resume.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source flags DeVonta Smith as a declining option, noting his PPR PPG dropped from 15.3 in 2024 to 11.9 in 2025. While Smith finished as WR9 in 2022, his recent production decline and implied major surgery recovery make him less attractive than Brock Bowers at similar draft cost.PositiveBreakoutJul 25, 2026
DeVonta Smith is positioned for a potential breakout season with A.J. Brown no longer sharing targets. Kendall Valenzuela ranks Smith as WR10 with projections of 122 targets, 89 receptions, 1,148 yards, and 7 touchdowns. With Sean Mannion as the new offensive coordinator, Smith can reach his ceiling, though the Eagles will still utilize Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert, and Makai Lemon.NegativeValueJul 24, 2026
Smith is suggested at 2.07 with 246.5 projected PPR points, but the source argues he is not necessary at that cost. At least two other WRs (George Pickens at 254.9 PPR and A.J. Brown at 247.7 PPR) should still be available by the next pick and offer similar or better production, making Smith a less optimal choice when RB depth is more valuable.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies DeVonta Smith as one of his favorite picks in Round 3, indicating strong conviction on the wide receiver's value at that draft position.NegativeMatchupNo date
Some analysts are concerned he will face double teams all day, every day, which could limit his fantasy production.PositiveRoleNo date
With A.J. Brown gone from the Eagles, Smith should have an expanded role and opportunity to reach his ceiling in the offense, despite still sharing touches with Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert, and Makai Lemon.PositiveProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith is ranked in Kendall Valenzuela's top-12 WRs and is projected for 122 targets and over 1,100 yards in the Eagles' revamped offense under new coordinator Sean Mannion.PositiveProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith has amassed three 1,000-yard seasons over the last four seasons, demonstrating consistent elite production.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith is ranked WR10 but going at ADP 38.2 (WR14), offering value as he's poised to be this year's Jaxon Smith-Njigba following A.J. Brown's departure.