The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. 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 15?
Smith is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Smith in Week 15?
I watched Monday Night Football and then rewatched it a second time before writing this article, because I couldn’t for the life of me remember Smith receiving eight targets in the overtime loss.
Upon further review, he did get there, but it speaks volumes to the lack of potential in them if, in a standalone spot, I couldn’t recall more than a handful of them.
In total, he caught four balls for 37 yards, 28 of which came on what was, for me, the only memorable play from him before the second viewing. He’s scoring once a month, and that’s not nearly enough to offset the recent inefficiencies (20 catches on 39 targets over his past five games).
The Raiders rank outside of the top 20 in both pressure rate and opponent passer rating, thus giving this Eagles passing attack yet another opportunity to get things moving in the right direction. There is a wide range of outcomes to consider here, but Smith has proven himself worthy of our trust in the past, and if you believe that Philadelphia can push 30 points in this game, I think you’re playing Smith everywhere that you have him.
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 15
Smith is projected to score 15.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to have five receptions for 69 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 15 Weather Impact: Raiders at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 37 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
