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DeVonta Smith is unlikely to play in Week 5 against the Jaguars, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The Eagles’ star receiver is already out for Week 4 due to a hamstring injury. If Smith misses the London game, Dontayvion Wicks and rookie Makai Lemon will lead the receiving corps.
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4 without six key players, including star wide receiver DeVonta Smith and linebacker Zack Baun. The absence of Smith, Goedert, and Brown forces the Eagles to rely on backups like Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon. Meanwhile, the Rams are missing defensive tackle Aaron Donald and cornerback Jaylen Watson, creating a matchup where both teams must navigate significant roster gaps.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play their Week 4 match against the Los Angeles Rams without their top wide receiver, DeVonta Smith, who is out with a hamstring injury. The absence is part of a broader crisis, as the team also lacks tight end Dallas Goedert and linebacker Zack Baun. With Smith accounting for nearly 40% of the team's receiving yards, the Eagles must rely on backups like Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon. The Rams also face significant injuries, including the absence of defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is confirmed out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. The absence significantly impacts the Eagles' offense, which already lacks tight end Dallas Goedert. While Smith missed practice, other key players like linebacker Zack Baun remain questionable. The Rams also face significant defensive and offensive injuries, including the return of Puka Nacua and the absence of Myles Garrett.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is ruled out for Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams due to a recurring hamstring injury, forcing the team to rely on Dontayvion Wicks. Simultaneously, New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez missed practice for the second straight day with a shoulder injury, raising concerns about their defense against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. While Smith’s absence is confirmed, Gonzalez’s status remains uncertain, and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was listed as a full participant despite appearing on the injury report.
Undrafted Eagles WR Darius Cooper caught a 3-yard game-winning TD in the back of the end zone on a late drive versus the Titans, a pass not designed for him after DeVonta Smith slipped. Cooper had a 23-yard catch earlier and has emerged as a gritty, selfless blocker and special-teams contributor, thriving under coach Nick Sirianni’s trust as Hurts engineered the late scoring drive for a 24-20 win.
Jalen Hurts engineered a late comeback to lift the Eagles to 2-0, with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks delivering strong WR play. The run game stalled without Saquon Barkley, and the O-line—the left side in particular—struggled, underscoring concerns up front. The TE group remains thin without Goedert. Defensively, the corners were excellent, but safeties Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba were liability issues, while the edge rush was adequate but not dominant. Special teams were solid, highlighted by a long Jake Elliott field goal.
Week 2 at Tennessee saw the Eagles win behind a stellar Jalen Hurts performance and DeVonta Smith’s highlight-reel catches, with Dontayvion Wicks emerging as a go-to target; the run game stalled and the o-line struggled with a new alignment, Goedert left with a knee injury, and safety play remains an issue, though Carter produced some splash plays. Three stars: Smith, Hurts, Wicks; Game ball: Smith.
The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a tough Titans test in Nashville, with Jalen Hurts orchestrating a 9-play, 65-yard drive for the go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes, while DeVonta Smith hauled in 10 catches for 117 yards and Dontayvion Wicks contributed on third- and fourth-down packages. Jake Elliott added a 58-yard field goal, and the defense showed flashes, though the O-line and run game remain concerns. Tennessee got pressure from Jeffery Simmons, but costly decisions by Titans coach Robert Saleh and conservative play helped Philly seal the win and extend their early-season momentum, as Eagles fans again dominated the road atmosphere.
In Week 2, Jalen Hurts led a late 2-minute TD drive to edge the Titans 24-20, delivering a signature clutch performance as the Eagles show strong offense and special teams but lingering concerns about the offensive line and Goedert's injury, leaving Philadelphia 2-0 heading into Monday Night Football vs. the Bears.
The article grades the Eagles’ Week 2 win over the Titans with a 10-award rundown, led by Jalen Hurts’ clutch late drive and strong overall play, DeVonta Smith as a high-difficulty playmaker, and Tay Wicks’ efficiency on high-leverage downs. It also highlights Darius Cooper’s contribution, Jake Elliott’s 58-yard field goal, and the receiving corps’ emergence, while noting the rushing attack’s struggles, the shuffled OL with Cam Jurgens/Drew Kendall, and the defense’s lack of turnovers as a storyline heading into a tougher schedule.
Jalen Hurts engineered a 65-yard game-winning drive in the final minutes to lift the Eagles to a 24-20 win over the Titans after a rough second half. Hurts went 6-for-8 for 61 yards on the decisive drive, including a 19-yard play to DeVonta Smith that set up the 3-yard TD to Darius Cooper with 9 seconds left. Smith piled up 117 yards and a TD, Cooper caught the winning pass, and Dontayvion Wicks contributed key plays. Kendall delivered a strong first NFL start at center, Elliott nailed a 58-yard FG, but the running game remained stagnant and the defense didn’t force a turnover in two games. With Goedert injured, TE depth is a concern moving forward.
DeVonta Smith recovered the Commanders’ onside kick to seal the Eagles’ 24-22 Week 1 triumph, a moment underscoring Philadelphia’s emphasis on preparation and selflessness on special teams as coach Nick Sirianni highlighted the steady, hardworking approach of Smith and the hands team.
At the Eagles' open practice at Lincoln Financial Field, CB Quinyon Mitchell broke up a goal-line pass and drew praise for his coverage, while CB Riq Woolen flashed with two early interceptions including a pick-six to energize the crowd. WR DeVonta Smith rebounded from early drops with a clutch crossing catch, and DE Jaylx Hunt dominated the edge against a fill-in RT, signaling a potential breakout. QB Jalen Hurts had a choppy night with pockets collapsing and some throws off target, though he found some rhythm later; RT Fred Johnson struggled filling in for Lane Johnson.
Makai Lemon was removed from the injury report and participated fully in Day 15 of Eagles training camp, getting reps with the first-team offense (primarily in the slot) as DeVonta Smith also practiced; the session was light with limited repetitions for backups, and the Eagles set up a public practice for Tuesday at the Linc. On the roster front, Moro Ojomo and Jalyx Hunt starred on defense while several rookies appeared on the new injury list; the team released S J.T. Gray and waived/injured RB Ja’Quinden Jackson. As the team nears Week 1, Hurts and the starting skill players like Brown, Goedert, and Wicks continued to show chemistry in drills.