DeVonta Smith Fantasy Hub: Week 14 Injury Update, Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact
The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. 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.
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Is DeVonta Smith Playing in Week 14?
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 14?
Searching for consistency in this Eagles’ passing game is a lost cause at this point.
You trust the volume, and you move on.
Smith has a target share north of 26% in five of his past six games, and he also has a 25+ yard game in five of his past six. He continues to do well in contested situations for someone of his build, and his involvement is in the AJ Brown neighborhood.
- 25+ yard catch in five of his past six games
- Only three TDs on 86 targets this season
- Target shares over 26% in five of its past six
Depth of Target Splits
- Under 10 Air Yards: 84.8% catch rate
- 10+ Air Yards: 52.5% catch rate
Those splits aren’t drastically different from Smith’s career rates, but it drives home the impact of Jalen Hurt’s throw diet (pacing for the highest aDOT and second-lowest deep completion percentage of his career.
This matchup is tough on paper, but the Packers, Vikings, and Rams aren’t exactly friendly matchups, and those are the opponents that Smith has found the end zone against this season.
In the leagues where I have Smith, I’ve committed to starting him weekly, and I’m sticking with that plan this week, betting more on a condensed target distribution than fearing the recent struggles of this offense as a whole.
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 14
Smith is projected to score 14.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to have five receptions for 67 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
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Week 14 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 72 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
