The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. 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 1?
Smith is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
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 1?
To comfortably fit into a PPR lineup, you want to be able to count on your receiver for 15-ish points. There’s some leeway in there, but if you’re entering the week with a 15-point expectation, that’s generally a good dividing line when looking to separate those who looked into your lineup from those who could find themselves on the bench if the matchups work out in such a way.
Over the past season, DeVonta Smith has averaged 14.7 PPG. He has cleared 15 points in 14 games and failed to do so 15 times. He’s a coin flip to get to my threshold, and that was reflected in his ADP this summer.
He’s either on the low-end of lineup locks or the high-end of matchup-reliant players. The limited volume of passes thrown in Philadelphia creates a floor for Smith (and A.J. Brown, for that matter) that is lower than his talent would suggest, but that’s how this team is built.
Guess what. It works for them; they don’t care about your fantasy lineup.
That is a warning for the remainder of the season, not in the season opener. Smith faces the fourth-worst yards per play defense from 2024, which he tore up in the Week 17 blowout win (120 catches and two scores on seven targets).
When you drafted Smith, you knew that you were inheriting some weekly risk. There will be some valleys to struggle through, but I don’t think this is one of those spots, and I’m ranking him as a starter in all formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
DeVonta Smith’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Smith is projected to score 15.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 5.3 receptions for 68.5 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Eagles
The weather forecast for the Cowboys vs. Eagles matchup calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow south at 10 MPH with a 0% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
