Match day updates: DeVonta Smith is scheduled to train ahead of the game on Sunday, but Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report:I'm not very optimistic He’s going to come out there,” and game time comes. The Eagles will kick off their game against the Ravens at 4:25 p.m. ET and will announce missing players at 2:55 p.m.
of philadelphia eagles They look like one of the hottest teams in the NFL, as they have won seven straight games and sit at 9-2. In Week 13, the Eagles head off to league play with one of their toughest games of the season. baltimore ravens. In a potential Super Bowl preview, the Eagles will want to go all out. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith missed last week's game against the Rams but hopes to return Sunday in Baltimore.
DeVonta Smith injury status
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter,the Eagles have officially listed wide receiver DeVonta Smith as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Smith missed last week's game against the Rams with a hamstring injury. He did not practice on Wednesday, but participated on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday. The Eagles wide receiver was asked Friday if he would play against the Ravens. Said Smith“I don't know yet.”
Smith will be a player to watch Sunday to see how his situation plays out against the Ravens in Week 13. The Eagles will play the Ravens in an afternoon game starting at 4:25 ET.
What DeVonta Smith's injury means for fantasy football
With DeVonta Smith sidelined last week, running back Saquon Barkley had a career day, rushing for 255 yards. Eagles wide receivers other than AJ Brown didn't see many targets because of Barkley's big day. Brown led the Eagles with seven targets, followed by Jahan Dotson with one.
If Smith has to miss another game, it will be interesting to see which Eagles wide receiver could fill the void. Brown had six receptions for 109 yards, with tight end Dallas Goedert also involved. Goedert had four receptions for 19 yards.
But unlike the Rams' defense, the Ravens have been good at stopping runs this season. They allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs and gave up the second-fewest EPA per rush.
The Ravens' secondary is susceptible to big plays in the passing game. They allow the fifth-most EPA per dropback and allow the most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. However, the Eagles will need another wide receiver to replace Smith if he is sidelined. Dotson and Johnny Wilson led the Eagles in snaps at wide receiver behind Brown. If another wide receiver steps up, it will likely be one of these two players.
That being said, considering the matchup, Brown is a must-start this week with full-fledged WR1 potential, and there won't be much competition for targets. Quarterback Jalen Hurts will definitely miss Smith, but he should have a lot of success throwing the ball.
