The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions 19-6 on Sunday night but their offense still looks disjointed and inconsistent.
Despite the victory the Philadelphia Eagles still have things to work out on offense. Jalen Hurts had a rushing score in addition to 31 rushing yards but he failed to clear 200 passing yards for the third straight game.
A.J. Brown was Philadelphia’s leading receiver with seven receptions for 49 yards, Devonta Smith only had one catch for eight yards and Dallas Goedert just two catches for 24 yards. In addition the passing game struggles Saquon Barkley didn’t find much room on the ground, rushing for just 83 yards on 26 carries.
Outside of a few spike weeks the Eagles offensive playmakers have been underwhelming all year. Hurts is always a threat to score on the ground and there’s no denying the talent of Brown, Smith, Goedert and Barkley but until this offense figures things out they’re all at risk for dud games.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (shoulder, ...
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (chest, ...
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught nine ...
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith scored the only touchdown tonight in the Eagles 10-3 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Devonta Smith lead the way for the Philadelphia Eagles, scoring their only touchdown and finishing with four catches for 69 yards. Offense was hard to come by for both teams as the Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 10-7.
A.J. Brown only had two catches for 13 yards, Saquan Barkley eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage and Jalen Hurts passed for just 183 yards. Dallas Goedert was the second leading receiving with 43 yards.
The Eagles offense hasn’t looked great for most of the year and that continued here but their potential for explosive games forces fantasy managers to keep their skill players in the lineup.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
Philadelphia Eagles star wide reciever AJ Brown will miss the week 8 matchup with the New York Giants with a hamstring injury.
Right when the Eagles actually start airing the ball out, AJ Brown sustains an injury. Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 19/23 for 326 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. AJ Brown hauled in 4 of them for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns while Devonta Smith caught 9 for 183 and 1 touchdown. That was against a once vaunted Vikings defense. The Eagles now face the New York Giants defense who have a great defensive line but the secondary is not. As long as the offensive line protects Hurts, Devonta Smith looks to hit big in AJ Brown’s absence.
The Eagles are finally passing now after giving up on the running game that is not producing any explosive plays. The explosivness has come from the passing game. Devonta Smith is set for a massive game for back to back weeks. Smith is a very sexy DFS choice. All Smith owners should start him with confidence.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
While Philadelphia has a record of 4-0, frustration is growing for two of the Eagles’ wide receivers.
Is there trouble brewing in Philadelphia? The defending Super Bowl champions are off to a 4-0 start to the season, but frustration is growing for two of their biggest stars.
A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith are both becoming increasingly frustrated and want their roles to change, specifically in the red zone. Brown has 14 receptions for 151 yards and a TD on the season, and besides his Week 3 performance, he has not been a startable wide receiver in fantasy. Devonta Smith has brought similar stats this season, recording 17 receptions for 158 yards and a score. While Brown has been more vocal about usage, Smith reportedly feels the same way. Until teams figure out how to stop Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and the tush push, fantasy managers will continue to be frustrated by the low passing offense of the Eagles.
The Eagles play the tough Denver Broncos defense in Week 5.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
With nary a challenge from their first two playoff opponents, expect Jalen Hurts to have to pass more going up against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles have coasted in the first 2 rounds of the NFC playoffs with victories over the Packers and the Rams. The tenor of both games have had the feeling of an easy Eagles victory, however the scoreboard has been too close for comfort, making the Eagles ripe for an upset.
Jalen Hurts has thrown for less than 200 yards in 5 out of the last 6 games. On Sunday, Hurts threw for 0 touchdowns and managed only 128 passing yards on 15 completions. Hurts also took 7 sacks, one of which resulted in a safety.
Much is being made of Jalen Hurts lack of pocket awareness. His 2 primary receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith had a combined 6 catches for 35 yards and 0 touchdowns. In the event Jayden Daniels and the Commanders push tempo and get a lead early, it will be the ultimate test of Jalen Hurts as he has coasted primarily through the run game between he and stud running back Saquon Barkley.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
DeVonta Smith is “crushing” it in camp and has been lining up more in the slot this off-season.
This should be music to Devonta Smith’s fantasy manager’s ears as he looks to take on the CeeDee Lamb role in Kellen Moore’s offense. The same report stated Smith has been “Un-guardable” in camp as well and at times he’s been the best player on the field. Smith will look to build on back-to-back 1000 yard receiving campaigns in 2024.
Smith’s talent on the field has never been a question, rather the limited targets in a run-first offense that has led to him finishing as the WR-20 in fantasy in 2023 despite having a terrific season. Unfortunately, that isn’t changing in 2024. The Eagles’ will once again be a run-focused offense with the addition of Saquon Barkley. Additionally, Barkley, A.J. Brown, and Dallas Goedert will provide significant target competition. Smith is one of the best receivers in the NFL, but that may not translate to an elite fantasy season.
