The Philadelphia Eagles (4-0) will host the Denver Broncos (2-2) in Week 5. 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 5?
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 5?
The second the Eagles returned that blocked punt for a touchdown, we all knew what was coming.
Another strong overall performance that asked very little of the pass game.
Lovely.
Dallas Goedert soaked up the valuable targets, and while Tampa Bay battled to make this thing competitive, DeVonta Smith failed to clear 60 receiving yards for the fourth time in as many weeks.
You knew this in August, so you can’t really complain. At no point did you draft any Philadelphia pass catcher with the illusion that you were chasing a high-volume offense. You wanted a piece of a successful team, and you got it.
Now we wait.
We’ve got the Eagles faking the Tush Push, and A.J. Brown posting cryptic tweets. We’ve gotten everything from the defending champs besides a loss. This is a very unique team that is hellbent on establishing their identity and executing you to death.
I think Smith will have a few big games. Same with Brown. Same with Goedert. The shame in it is that we just have to wait. I don’t love this specific spot against a strong secondary that could be playing behind a fatigued line as a result of the short week, but Smith is an 85% catch-rate player right now who is being put in the slot at a career-high rate, the exact profile we want for a receiver in a low-volume offense.
We wait.
I have Smith ranked in the Tee Higgins/Jaylen Waddle tier this week and most weeks: WR2s on their own offenses that carry a wide range of weekly outcomes. I’m comfortable in flexing Smith, but I’m not going out of my way to jam him in (for reference, I’m #TeamChris and have both Olave and Godwin ranked ahead of Smith this week, with Jordan Addison a few spots lower).
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 5
Smith is projected to score 13.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to have 5 receptions for 63 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 5 Weather Impact: Broncos at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
