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DeVonta Smith injury update: Doesn't practice Wednesday ahead of Week 8 vs. Commanders
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) doesn’t practice Wednesday. He was a non-participant at Wednesday’s practice, according to RotoWire.
What happened
Smith did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. Underdog NFL also reported that Smith (hamstring) doesn’t practice Wednesday.
Context
Smith has 69.0 PPR points in 4 games this season, with 41 targets, 26 receptions, 310 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. He is listed as the LWR1 on the Eagles’ wide receiver depth chart. Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with a hamstring injury.
In Week 6, Smith caught 7 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. In Week 2, he had 10 receptions for 117 yards and a score.
Timeline
On October 7, Smith did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. On October 15, he did not practice Wednesday and was listed as a non-participant with a hamstring and toe injury. On October 19, it was reported that Smith returned from a two-week break to recover from a hamstring issue and caught 7 passes for 75 yards and a score against the Panthers. On October 22, he was not seen at Thursday’s practice, per Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com.
Depth chart
Behind Smith on the Eagles’ wide receiver depth chart are Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore. Wicks has 53.4 PPR points in 6 games, Lemon has 49.9 PPR points in 7 games, and Cooper has 48.6 PPR points in 7 games. Brown has 6.2 PPR points in 2 games, and Moore has 5.0 PPR points in 5 games.
What’s next
The Eagles play the Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 1 in Week 8.
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) doesn't practice Wednesday.
🏈 Fantasy impact
If Smith misses Week 8, Dontayvion Wicks would be the next man up at receiver. Wicks has 53.4 PPR points on 32 targets in 6 games, but Sleeper projects him for only 6.0 points against Washington. Makai Lemon (8.3 projected points) and Darius Cooper (2.7) are also on the depth chart, but neither has been a reliable fantasy option. Smith’s Week 8 projection is 12.0 PPR points, so his absence would leave a hole in lineups. Keep Smith benched until he practices, and avoid starting Wicks or Lemon unless they get more targets. Consider adding Cooper only if you need a desperation flex, but he has just 9 receptions this season. Hold Smith and prepare to sit him in Week 8.
Quick answers
Will DeVonta Smith play in Week 8?
DeVonta Smith did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. No game status has been reported for Week 8 against the Commanders.
What is DeVonta Smith's injury status?
Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury and was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.