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BDGE Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
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All BDGE Fantasy Football insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a recommended start for Week 3 following a ceiling performance in Week 2 and a favorable matchup against the Chicago Bears.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Going back into lineup for Week 2 vs Tennessee; source expresses confidence without overthinking the matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Jordan Love. Does ranks DeVonta Smith as a must-start for Week 1 against Washington despite Vegas lines not being particularly high; emphasizes the matchup is excellent and he's a definite starter.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a prime mid-round target expected to step into an alpha wide receiver role following the departure of A.J. Brown. The source emphasizes his proven ability to separate and handle elite volume, projecting him to potentially compete for the NFL lead in target share. He is the primary receiver in Philadelphia's offense, with Ricky Pearsall relegated to a slot-only role and Dontayvion Wicks serving as the number two outside receiver.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
The source identifies DeVonta Smith as a recommended target to pair with an early-round Christian McCaffrey selection when executing a hero-RB roster construction strategy.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Recommended as a receiver option on the turn in a hero running back build strategy, positioned alongside Malik Neighbors and Chris Alve as part of a strong three-player stack with Christian McCaffrey at pick 4.PositiveBreakoutAug 7, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a major breakout candidate poised to command a 26-30% target share following the departure of A.J. Brown. Despite a minor hamstring injury, the source is not concerned, emphasizing Smith's elite separation skills and the new Philadelphia offensive scheme under Kellen Moore, which features more play-action and pre-snap motion to generate easy targets.PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026
DeVonta Smith is identified as the primary breakout candidate, with a mid-third round ADP and a transition into a clear WR1 role following the departure of target competition. The source expects the new offensive scheme under Kellen Moore to utilize Smith in space more effectively rather than just as a downfield threat, and considers him the clear alpha wide receiver one for the Philadelphia Eagles.PositiveProjectionJun 29, 2026
The source ranks DeVonta Smith highly, noting that in games where he has played without A.J. Brown, his upside is insane with incredible target share and the ability to operate as a true alpha receiver. The source characterizes Smith as an incredibly high-floor player with an underrated ceiling; references 2022 when both Brown and Smith were top-10 wide receivers despite Jalen Hurts not throwing for more than 3,500 yards, suggesting Smith will maintain elite production despite low passing volume in the Eagles offense. The source expects the Eagles' new offensive coordinator to make a significant difference.PositiveValueJun 9, 2026
Ranked below Kyren Williams in current ADP despite offering better value; source prefers Smith over Kyren at their respective draft positions in third round.PositiveProjectionJun 4, 2026
DeVonta Smith was WR16 in Rashawn Slater's rankings before A.J. Brown's trade to New England. With Brown gone, Smith's splits show he averages 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game when Brown is off the field—comfortably top-10 WR production. Slater projects Smith will see 25–30% target share, 8–10 targets per game, 6–7 catches, 60–80 yards, and 7–8 TDs. He's compared favorably to Calvin Ridley's 2020 season; Slater is confident Smith can be an alpha receiver and efficiently handle a force-fed target load. Mid-third-round ADP is attractive.PositiveProjectionDec 11, 2025
DeVonta Smith is ranked in the 'dub flex' category for Week 15 because he is always viable to produce in any given week, suggesting consistent upside despite the Eagles' expected run-heavy approach against Las Vegas.PositiveProjectionDec 4, 2025
Ranked as a decent start this week; he's running every single route and the matchup is good. The source is not calling him a dub start but is comfortable with him as a flex option. Later earned a 'dub flex' tier classification for Week 14 WR rankings.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
DeVonta Smith is identified as a primary competitor for snaps in the Philadelphia offense, expected to be part of the core rotation alongside Dontayvion Wicks and Mai Lemon.PositiveRoleNo date
Ranked #12 WR by the source, rounding out the top 12. Smith finally moves into the alpha receiver role in Philadelphia with AJ Brown's departure. Historical splits show Smith's target share when Brown is off the field, and the source projects a floor of 25% target share on a weekly basis even with the addition of Malibu Lemon, who will be slowly ramped up throughout the season. With Jalen Hurts throwing 28 times per game, Smith is talented enough to see 8-10 targets per game. This represents a significant role upgrade and target volume floor for Smith.PositiveProjectionNo date
Stepping in as Philadelphia's WR1 with A.J. Brown's departure, Smith is projected to receive 140 targets due to his elite route-running and separation ability. The source expects a borderline WR1 season and projects him to finish within the WR9–13 range, providing an extremely high floor as a third-round pick in PPR formats.PositiveRoleNo date
DeVonta Smith benefits from the Eagles offense when other top receivers are out, with the removal of Kevin Patullo expected to improve the offense's overall success rate.PositiveRoleNo date
DeVonta Smith finally moves into the alpha role in Philadelphia with AJ Brown gone, and should see a floor of 25% target share on a weekly basis with 8-10 targets per game even if Jaylen Hurts throws 28 times per game.PositiveRoleNo date
DeVonta Smith moves into the alpha role in Philadelphia with AJ Brown's departure and should maintain a floor of 25% target share on a weekly basis even with Malen Lemon being added to the offense.