WR: DeVonta Smith - PHI

2024 Season Summary

Core Stats

• Games Played: 13 (missed 4 due to hamstring & concussion)

• Receptions / Targets: 68 receptions on 89 targets (76.4% catch rate)

• Receiving Yards: 833

• Yards per Game: 64.1

• Yards per Reception: 12.3

• Touchdowns: 8 (career-high, tied for 13th in NFL)

Role & Usage

• Route Participation: ~90% of his snaps

• Slot Usage: 45.8%

• Routes per Game: ~28.8

• Performance Split:

  • With Brown/Goedert injured: 71.3 YPG

  • When fully healthy roster: 47.6 YPG

Contextual Notes

• After two straight 1,000+ yard seasons in 2022 and 2023, his 2024 production dipped due to injuries and the Eagles’ league-high 56.3% run rate (621 rush attempts)

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Strengths

• High Efficiency

  • Ranked top 10 in fantasy points per route

  • Red-zone effectiveness improving — career-high in TDs despite lower volume

• Consistent Involvement

  • Averaged 6.8 targets/game (~28.6% target share)

  • Clear chemistry with Jalen Hurts and versatile alignment (inside & outside)

Risk Factors

• Limited Volume

  • Run-heavy game scripts limit passing opportunities

  • Needs 8–9 targets/game to hit WR2 tier consistently

• Health & Durability

  • Missed 4 games in 2024 but historically durable

  • A full 17-game season would likely push him over 1,050 yards and 9–10 TDs based on per-game splits

Team Trends

• Offensive Philosophy

  • Eagles led the NFL in run rate in 2024 — passing volume may remain suppressed

  • Significant shift would be required for Smith to consistently reach elite WR2 status

Headliner Take

DeVonta Smith enters the 2025 season as a highly efficient receiver in the Eagles' offense, coming off a 2024 campaign where he recorded 68 receptions for 833 yards and 8 touchdowns despite missing four games. His strong catch rate (76.4%) and red-zone production (career-high TDs) highlight his reliability, even in a run-heavy system. With continued chemistry alongside Jalen Hurts and consistent involvement, whether lined up outside or in the slot, Smith offers a solid fantasy floor as a WR3. His value could rise further if the Eagles shift toward more passing volume or if key teammates miss time.