The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. 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 2?
Smith is not on the injury report and 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 DeVonta Smith in Week 2?
This might be the least talked about sub-5 PPR point performance by a player started across the board in recent memory.
DeVonta Smith opened his 2025 with an airball against the Cowboys, turning his three targets into just 4.6 fantasy points. Low-volume games are going to happen in Philadelphia due to the nature of their offensive structure, but the four total air yards was a little painful to see (2024: 68.6 per game).
It’s not that Smith doesn’t have the type of wiggle to turn short targets into game-breaking plays, he very much does, but he ranked third in points per deep target a year ago. Even if it’s just a token target to loosen up the defense, running Smith vertically makes a ton of sense and plays a part in fueling what we are hoping is another season as a strong fantasy WR2.
We saw him haul in four of five targets against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl last season, and that performance was highlighted by a 46-yard score. So no, I’m not pivoting off of Smith, but I am a little concerned about the target type.
He’s never going to be a volume target earner in Philadelphia, and that makes his fantasy stock more sensitive to any change in role. Again, I’m not asking him to be DeSean Jackson from yesteryear for this franchise, but establishing the threat of him is vital for his upside, understanding that his floor is always going to be a low one in an offense built through the ground game.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Smith’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Smith is projected to score 13.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to have 5 receptions for 62 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 2 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chiefs
The forecast for 4:25 PM ET kickoff is partly cloudy with temperatures around 89°F and winds up to 11 mph.
