The Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) will visit the Minnesota Vikings (3-2) in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR DeVonta Smith.
Is DeVonta Smith Playing in Week 7?
Smith is not on the injury report and, barring any surprises, should play in Week 7.
We’ll continue to monitor the Eagles’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit DeVonta Smith in Week 7?
If Jalen Hurts puts a throw in the zip code of a wide-open DeVonta Smith, he rips off an 89-yard touchdown, and we are having a conversation about who the WR1 is in Philly.
Instead, he finishes with 49 yards, the fifth time in six weeks he failed to clear 60 yards. I like the player, but what we have gotten to this point feels spot-on when it comes to what we can expect moving forward.
- Week 3: 9 targets and a TD
- Week 4: 2 targets
- Week 5: 10 targets and 114 yards
- Week 6: 4 targets
He’s spending slightly more time in the slot this season than last, but his aDOT is also up by 8%, and those aren’t two stats that tend to move in the same direction. He’s going to be more efficient than AJ Brown on fewer targets, and if Dallas Goedert continues to be used in close and Saquon Barkley’s role in the passing game sticks, this is going to be a frustrating final two months for Smith managers.
You’re flexing him every week (35 catches on 44 blitzed targets since last season with five scores), understanding that you need to swallow the duds to leave yourself open to the big games. Not all fantasy teams are built for such a player, and if that’s the case, I’d be open to trading him for a Jakobi Meyers type that theoretically comes with a more narrow range of weekly outcomes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Smith’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Smith is projected to score 13.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to have 5 receptions for 64 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Eagles at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 7 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
