DeVonta Smith enters Week 1 as the featured Philadelphia Eagles receiver

DeVonta Smith prepares for the opening week of the NFL season with an expanded role in the Philadelphia Eagles offense. With A.J. Brown now playing for New England, projections suggest Smith will receive more targets than in previous seasons. Despite statistically lower performance against Washington in past matchups, analysts view those results as variance rather than a trend. Smith averages 17.8 PPR points per game when recording over 100 air yards, a benchmark he has reached 27 times in his career. The team expects a run-centric offensive strategy that utilizes deep passing plays to test the Washington defense. Projections indicate Smith remains on track for his first 1,200-receiving-yard season as he serves as the primary receiving option.

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