Will DeVonta Smith play this week? Injury update on Eagles WR for Week 4 fantasy football

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Injury update on Eagles WR DeVonta Smith for Week 4 fantasy football

DeVonta Smith is a key part of Nick Sirianni's offense with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Alabama Crimson Tide product has been a proficient pass catcher since entering the league and forms one of the best pass-catching duos alongside A.J. Brown.

Let's examine DeVonta Smith's availability ahead of the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Will DeVonta Smith play this week?

DeVonta Smith sustained a concussion in the Eagles' Week 3 win against the New Orleans Saints. Smith subsequently entered the concussion protocol.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have held two practice sessions ahead of their Week 4 game against the Buccaneers, and Smith missed both of them (DNP on both days). The team has one more practice left before the matchup.

DeVonta Smith was ruled out for the SNF against Tampa Bay after WR practiced in a limited capacity on Friday's training session.

Other players on the Philadelphia Eagles injury report are wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring), tackles Lane Johnson (concussion) and Mekhi Becton (finger), guard Landon Dickerson (wrist), cornerback Darius Slay (knee), and defensive tackle Milton Williams (groin).

How to watch Eagles vs Buccaneers

The Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Raymond James Stadium to face off against NFC rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams have 2-1 records and will aim to win three games in the 2024 NFL season.

Here's what you need to know about the matchup:

  • Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
  • Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fresh off a Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos. They'll be looking to get back to winning ways against a Philadelphia Eagles side that might be without their top two wide receivers, Smith and Brown.

The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the Raymond James Stadium looking to avenge their loss in last season's NFC wildcard matchup. Nick Sirianni and Co. will need to be on their A-game against a perpetually dangerous side coached by Todd Bowles.

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Edited by Deepesh Nair