Dontayvion Wicks Fantasy Football News & Podcast Insights

PositiveNewsAug 6, 2026SleeperNFL

Saquon Barkley on Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks: “Tay is a steal... I don't know how we got him… He just brings a different type of energy to the WR room.” (@UpAndAdamsShow/@heykayadams)

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks has been Hurts' top target with both Smith and Lemon missing time due to hamstring injuries. The former Green Bay Packers wideout looks ready to take on the WR2 role in Philadelphia, has done a nice job of getting open, and made some tough contested catches. While he had nine drops in 2024, that hasn't been an issue in camp so far.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Dontayvion Wicks is noted as a talented player with drop issues who is currently competing for targets in a crowded Packers offense that includes Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Tucker Kraft.

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jalen Hurts connected with Dontayvion Wicks on a perfect pass with anticipation into a tight window along the left sideline during 7-on-7 drills, demonstrating chemistry and Wicks' ability to operate in tight coverage windows. Wicks has the advantage of prior system familiarity (described as having 'the cheat code' for being in the offense before).

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The WR has firmly established himself as the No. 2 receiver in camp behind DeVonta Smith, making big-time grabs and earning the trust of Jalen Hurts early. Wicks is making a strong push to take the No. 2 option spot, outperforming Makai Lemon who many expected to fill that role.

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NegativeNewsAug 6, 2026SleeperNFL

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📌 SleeperNFL's Daily Roundup (8/5) ➜ WR Stefon Diggs signs a 1-year, $12M deal with the Commanders Players injured today: ▪️ Jaylen Waddle left practice with "muscle tightness"; is expected to be fine ▪️ Kyle Juszczyk (finger fracture) Players on the rise: ▪️ Chase Brown ▪️ Jayden Higgins ▪️ Matthew Golden ▪️ Dontayvion Wicks Rookies on the rise: ▪️ Rueben Bain Jr. ▪️ Ja'Kobi Lane ▪️ Denzel Boston ▪️ Zachariah Branch Other news & notes around the league: ▪️ Aaron Donald had a 'formal tryout'...

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PositiveBreakoutAug 6, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Solid buzz through Philadelphia camp; with Lemon sidelined by hamstring injury, Wicks could secure WR3 spot and potentially WR2 role early in season.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Dontayvion Wicks is slated to play the X receiver role for the Packers and has been a standout in camp, earning praise as a vertical threat with increased underneath involvement. He is currently viewed as the clear second-best receiver in camp.

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PositiveNewsAug 5, 2026Underdog NFL

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Fowler: Eagles are "really excited" about Dontayvion Wicks.

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PositiveNewsAug 5, 2026SleeperNFL

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People around the Eagles are “really excited” about Dontayvion Wicks, per @JFowlerESPN “He is really developing nicely.”

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PositiveSleeperAug 5, 2026Fantasy Football Weekly

John Laghezza is drafting Dontayvion Wicks as a late-round contingency play, viewing him as a player who could step into a prominent role if other receivers are sidelined.

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PositiveValueAug 5, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

With both Makai Lemon and DeVonta Smith dealing with hamstring injuries, late-round clicks on Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks become increasingly appealing. The injuries to the top two receivers create opportunity for Wicks to earn meaningful snaps and target share.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wicks caught a perfect pass from Hurts with anticipation into a tight window along the left sideline down the field, demonstrating involvement in the Eagles' passing game and connection with the quarterback.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks caught a perfect pass from Jalen Hurts with anticipation into a tight window along the left sideline down the field, showcasing the quarterback's confidence in his ability to fit throws into contested spaces.

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NegativeNewsAug 5, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Dontayvion Wicks is winning the WR2 battle Obviously Makai Lemon is out, so that helps Biggest concern for me is whether Makai Lemon gets those outside reps and not practicing doesn't help

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PositiveNewsAug 5, 202632BeatWriters

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So far I think the Eagles 5 best WRs in camp have been: 1) Devonta Smith 2) Dontayvion Wicks 3) Darius Cooper 4) Elijah Moore 5) Hollywood Brown

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PositiveUsageAug 5, 202632BeatWriters

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Hurts starts practice with two really nice throws First was to Goedert over the middle between two defenders Second was to Wicks on a crossing route. Hit Wicks in super tight coverage with a perfect throw

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PositiveNewsAug 5, 2026Jared Smola

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"Through five practices, Wicks pretty clearly looks like the second-best receiver in camp." [Quoted](

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PositiveValueAug 5, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Wicks is listed as a wide receiver sleeper with an ECR of 76 and ADP of 93, indicating the source views him as significantly undervalued relative to expert consensus by approximately 17 spots.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Footballguys

Dontayvion Wicks is stringing together quality practices per ESPN's Tim McManus and has scheme familiarity; Jeff Bell is more comfortable taking a shot on Wicks in best ball on the chance he settles in as a 30-40-yard-a-week receiver who scores six or seven touchdowns in a high-scoring Eagles offense, especially with Makai Lemon out and missing valuable reps.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wicks has earned Hurts' trust in practice. He made a catch in 11-on-11 where the pass was zipped in despite the defender closing; was ruled down just shy of the goal line on another reception; and failed to make a leaping catch in traffic in the end zone. The source characterizes Wicks as looking like a solid starting-caliber receiver, though not a star.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks has earned Hurts' trust and looks like a solid starting-caliber receiver. The source notes Hurts connected with Wicks multiple times in 11-on-11 drills, including a completion where Mitchell closed on the defender but Hurts zipped the pass in for a catch, and another where Wicks was ruled down just shy of the goal line. Wicks failed to make a leaping catch in traffic in the end zone but the source's overall assessment is positive.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Wicks is no longer with the Packers in 2026, opening two-WR set opportunities for Matthew Golden.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks is one of three locks to make the Eagles roster at wide receiver, alongside DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, in what the source describes as a deep receiver group that will make final cuts tough for Howie Roseman and the coaching staff.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Dontayvion Wicks is one of three locks to make the Eagles roster in the wide receiver group, which is notably deep and will make final cuts tough for Howie Roseman and the coaching staff.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026ESPN NFL

Wicks was traded to the Eagles, departing Green Bay with 46 targets. His departure, combined with Doubs' exit, creates a significant void in the Packers' receiver depth chart, leaving only thin options behind Watson, Reed, and Golden.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026ESPN NFL

Dontayvion Wicks was traded to the Eagles, removing 46 targets from the Packers' receiver room. With Wicks' departure and Romeo Doubs' 85 targets also gone, the Packers' wideout depth is as thin as it has been in recent memory, leaving only Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, and Jayden Reed as established options.

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PositiveNewsAug 4, 2026Jack Miller

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Matthew Golden's rookie year could've looked a lot different. Narrowly missed 50+ yard gain vs. WAS, could've been 92-yard TD with perfect throw. In second clip, Wicks was supposed to run an out and take CB with him. If CB had followed Wicks, long TD for Golden.

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NegativeValueAug 4, 2026ESPN NFL

Drafted at pick 12.13 in a knockout league mock draft, indicating WR5 valuation in this format.

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NegativeValueAug 4, 2026ESPN NFL

Wide receiver selected in round 12, pick 13 in ESPN knockout league mock draft; bye week 0.

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PositiveValueAug 3, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Mattek selected Dontayvion Wicks in his draft, indicating he is a target for his roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dontayvion Wicks was targeted early in the first-team offense's 11-on-11 series against the second-team defense, with Hurts finding him crossing to the left downfield for a chunk gain.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wicks caught a crossing route to the left downfield from Jalen Hurts for a chunk gain during the first 11-on-11 series against the second-team defense.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dontayvion Wicks has previously been deployed in the X receiver position in the Packers' 3×1 and Quads formations, serving as the isolated weak-side receiver. This demonstrates the flexibility of the position and the types of receivers who have filled it in the LaFleur system.

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 202632BeatWriters

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Jalen Hurts and the 1st team offense with their best series of camp so far First throw a deep shot to Wicks Second throw sideline to Devonta Third throw middle of the field to Moore Super impressive

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Newcomer earning trust from Jalen Hurts early in training camp; made the biggest highlight play in the first few days of camp when Hurts threw a 50-50 ball to him through double coverage on Day 2, demonstrating chemistry and trust building between quarterback and receiver.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Dontayvion Wicks has earned early trust from Jalen Hurts during training camp. On Day 2 of camp, Hurts threw a 50-50 ball to Wicks in double coverage, which Wicks secured by climbing the ladder. Wicks attributed the play to the trust and chemistry being built with Hurts, saying 'he don't see nobody, just throw it up and trusting me to go get that.'

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PositiveUsageAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks has demonstrated early consistency through first three days of Eagles training camp; Day 2 highlight was 50-50 catch over double coverage (Jakorian Bennett and Cole Wisniewski) on a roll-left throw from Jalen Hurts before Hurts set his feet, showcasing immediate trust and chemistry; Wicks emphasized receiver-QB trust as foundation for game-day success.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks, 25-year-old former fifth-round pick from Virginia, averaged only 36 catches, 442 yards, and 4 touchdowns over three seasons with Packers due to limited depth-chart role; Eagles trade and extension signal significant opportunity expansion; early camp performance and immediate chemistry with Jalen Hurts suggest potential for elevated production in 2026.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wicks acquired by Eagles in offseason trade from Packers with one-year, $12.5 million extension; positioned as potential No. 2 receiver behind DeVonta Smith despite Eagles also adding Makai Lemon (first round) and Hollywood Brown (free agency); off to best start in camp among the three, likely aided by prior system familiarity with Sean Mannion from Green Bay tenure.

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