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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

As the unquestioned WR1 for the Eagles in 2026, Smith has taken on a more vocal leadership role this season at the urging of receivers coach Aaron Moorehead. Smith is actively mentoring rookie Makai Lemon, positioned in the adjacent locker stall, and has emphasized the importance of resilience and responding to mistakes rather than dwelling on them.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Hayden Winks

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Week 1 receiving matchups: + DeVonta Smith eruption spot + Ladd McConkey & Quentin Johnston starts + Garrett Wilson: Is this the year? + I don't like the Browns chances here

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PositiveNewsSep 12, 2026SleeperNFL

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Keep 3. Cut 1. DeVonta Smith Terry McLaurin Tetairoa McMillan Emeka Egbuka

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PositiveValueSep 12, 2026Flock Fantasy

The source recommends starting DeVonta Smith over Malik Nabers due to the uncertainty surrounding Nabers' injury status.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVonta Smith is the Eagles' clear WR1; Eagles wide receiver coach Aaron Moorehead left no ambiguity in declaring this role assignment recently.

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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVonta Smith is the Eagles' WR1 and missed most of training camp due to a hamstring injury. Getting him back should help the Eagles' passing attack significantly, as he is a great player who will be a focal point of the offense. The Commanders will likely try to focus on him defensively, but Smith's talent should allow him to create opportunities for the Eagles' passing game against Washington's weak secondary.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

DeVonta Smith is the Eagles' WR1; this designation is unambiguous and establishes his primary role in the offense.

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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Smith is the Eagles' WR1, with no ambiguity in his role. He missed most of training camp due to a hamstring injury, but getting him back should help the Eagles' passing attack significantly. The source expects the Commanders will try to focus on him defensively, but notes that Smith is a great player and the combination of Philadelphia's talent and Washington's cornerback deficiencies should allow Jalen Hurts to have success moving the ball through the air.

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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

After A.J. Brown was traded to the Patriots, Smith elevated to the No. 1 role in Philadelphia. The source expects volume to be there for him versus the Commanders' defense, and predicts he will score a touchdown on a catch-and-run target. Smith has 12 touchdown receptions over his past two seasons, and should benefit from more West Coast passing concepts under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

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PositiveMatchupSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVonta Smith is predicted to score a touchdown in the Eagles' Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders, per ESPN's Bowen.

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PositiveUsageSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVonta Smith is expected to be heavily targeted in the Eagles' new offense under Sean Mannion. One the source predicts Smith will be heavily targeted and productive to move the chains, though not necessarily producing a big scoring output in the Week 1 matchup against Washington.

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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Elevated to No. 1 role in Philadelphia after A.J. Brown trade; expected to receive heavy volume and be productive moving the chains versus Commanders' defense; benefits from new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's West Coast passing concepts; has 12 touchdown receptions over past two seasons; Bowen predicts touchdown on catch-and-run target in Week 1.

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PositiveMatchupSep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

DeVonta Smith is predicted to score a touchdown against Washington in Week 1; the Commanders' secondary is among the NFL's weaker lineups, presenting an opportunity for the Eagles' passing game to exploit weaknesses.

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PositiveUsageSep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

DeVonta Smith will be heavily targeted to move the chains in the Eagles' new offense; the source expects him to be productive in this role as part of the run-first scheme with limited passing volume.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

The source projects DeVonta Smith for 11-12 targets and advocates for his receiving yards prop (66.5) as a bet on his talent, labeling him an alpha WR1 who will be the team's primary pass catcher by a wide margin.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026Adam Levitan

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Scoreboard played a big role. Christian McCaffrey dealt with some cramps. But #49ers vets took it easy last night: * CMC 36-of-65 snaps * Deebo Samuel 19-of-36 routes even though Stribling went down * George Kittle (first game off Achilles) 17-of-36 routes even though Jake Tonges went down * Mike Evans 26-of-36 routes

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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Smith led the Eagles in slot rate last season and faces a favorable Week 1 matchup against Washington's secondary in the slot. The Eagles have a 24.5-point implied total, suggesting strong offensive production potential.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Smith led the Eagles in slot rate last season, establishing him as a primary slot option in the Eagles' passing attack.

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NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026Hogs Haven

Smith is the Eagles' secondary offensive threat alongside Barkley; the Commanders' defensive game-plan should dare other receivers to beat them while focusing on stopping Barkley and Smith.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Hogs Haven

Expected to become the Eagles' undisputed top target and boundary X-receiver following AJ Brown's trade. Smith will inherit Brown's role in an area where Brown thrived (sideline throws), aligning with QB Jalen Hurts' throwing preference. Bleeding Green Nation Hogs is not concerned about Smith's ability to handle this elevated role and projects a great season.

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NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Smith is one of the Eagles' elite offensive weapons; the Commanders' defensive strategy should dare other players to beat them rather than allowing Smith to beat them.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Smith will attempt to reprise AJ Brown's boundary X-receiver role in the Eagles' new offense; Bleeding Green Nation is not concerned about Smith at all and expects him to have a great season as the Eagles' undisputed top target.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

DeVonta Smith is positioned as the primary target for Jalen Hurts in Week 1, with Makai Lemon listed as the secondary target. The source notes that despite Lemon being the secondary option, there should be plenty of targets to go around against the Washington Commanders' weak pass defense.

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NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Now the Eagles' WR1 after A.J. Brown's departure. Will likely face Rasul Douglas, a former Eagles draft pick who is 31 and not an ideal starter in 2026. This could be a matchup the Eagles try to exploit. Smith missed significant time in training camp with a hamstring injury.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Adam Levitan

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Patriots WR routes run last night, on 42 Drake Maye dropbacks: 1. Pop Douglas 33 2. Romeo Doubs 32 3. Mack Hollins 25 4. AJ Brown 16 (left early, ankle) 5. Kyle Williams 7

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Smith leads the Eagles' rebuilt receiver room heading into 2026. The source notes the receiver corps has been restructured and Smith is positioned as the primary option in the new Mannion-led offense.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Adam Levitan

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Patriots WR routes run last night, on 42 Drake Maye dropbacks: 1. Pop Douglas 33 2. Romeo Doubs 32 3. AJ Brown 25 (left early, ankle) 3. Mack Hollins 25 5. Kyle Williams 7

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Mentioned as beneficiary of AJ Brown absence but no strong consensus on usage increase. Thread references him tangentially in context of Eagles passing game.

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NegativeNewsSep 9, 2026SleeperNFL

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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith is not listed on the Week 1 injury report.

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NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026Underdog NFL

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DeVonta Smith (hamstring) not listed on injury report for Week 1.

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked #13 among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 44 and PPR value of 46, representing a notable drop from the 48-50 tier.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

DeVonta Smith is now the go-to receiver in Philadelphia following A.J. Brown's departure to New England, elevating his role and target opportunity. Smith lands among the top 10 wideouts for Week 1.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

DeVonta Smith is ranked as the WR11, with the source advocating for an aggressive ranking. While the new offense under Kellen Moore presents unknowns, Smith historically performed as a WR10 in targets during the five games he played without AJ Brown last season. The Week 1 matchup against the Commanders' secondary is viewed as an ideal opportunity for the passing game to find its stride.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

With A.J. Brown gone, Smith is the clear-cut WR1 for the first time since he broke out as a rookie in 2021. In five games without AJB since then, Smith averaged 89 yards per game on WR10 targets (9.0 per game). This could represent a 10-20 receiving yards per game trade for Smith compared to his 64 YPG and 7.0 targets in games with AJB over the same sample. The matchup is ripe for a big outing; the Commanders were horrific last year in every phase, eighth worst against fantasy WRs when adjusting for schedule, and still only starting Rasul Douglas, Mike Sainristil and SCB Amik Robertson in the secondary with a no-namer at free safety. Projected for 66.5 receiving yards.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Named as team captain; Sirianni emphasizes his leadership by example, relentless work ethic in pre-hab, practice, film room, and craft development, and willingness to help teammates succeed. Sirianni notes Smith is not threatened by others' success and actively grabs guys to help them, demonstrating vocal and non-vocal leadership across all team settings.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Named captain by head coach Nick Sirianni, who praised Smith's relentless approach to improvement and leadership by example. Sirianni noted Smith's consistent work ethic across pre-hab, practice, rehab, and craft development, and emphasized that Smith understands team success equals individual success without feeling threatened by others' achievements.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Smith is being tested as a true alpha receiver in Philadelphia's fresh-start offense with a new coordinator and new receivers; the source notes uncertainty around whether he can step into that role.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

The source questions whether Devonta Smith is ready to be a true alpha receiver for the Eagles in 2026 with a new coordinator and bunch of new receivers, creating uncertainty around his role.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Ranked 30th in Week 1 FLEX rankings.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Smith is a lineup lock in Week 1 against the Commanders, with clear volume and role certainty in Philadelphia's passing game.

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