DeVonta Smith Start or sit, Week 5

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2026 season (4 games): 22 rec · 287 rec yds

• Wk 3@ CHIL 7-276 rec, 65 rec yds9.5 pts
• Wk 2@ TENW 24-2010 rec, 117 rec yds, 1 rec TD22.7 pts
• Wk 1vs WSHW 24-223 rec, 53 rec yds6.8 pts
• 2025 Wk 18vs WSHL 17-243 rec, 52 rec yds6.7 pts

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Who does DeVonta Smith play in week 5?

DeVonta Smith faces Jacksonville Jaguars with the Philadelphia Eagles.

What's happening with DeVonta Smith

• Ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, the Eagles were without Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith due to injury, while Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby was also sidelined. The absences forced adjustments to both teams' offensive depth charts for the matchup.

  Sun, Oct 11, 7:13 AM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• DeVonta Smith landed on Philadelphia's Week 5 injury report ahead of the matchup with Jacksonville, adding to concerns for an already struggling Eagles offense. His availability is in question, and losing him would further strain a passing attack that has yet to find consistent rhythm this season.

  Sun, Oct 11, 1:14 AM ET·Source:ClutchPoints·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• The Eagles face setbacks with both Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith banged up. Barkley is set to sit out Sunday's game against the Jaguars, with no clear timetable for his return. Smith's status also remains uncertain, leaving Philadelphia thin at two key offensive positions heading into the matchup.

  Fri, Oct 9, 10:43 AM ET·Reported byHeavy,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Saquon Barkley, Drew Kendall and DeVonta Smith were again held out of Eagles practice as Philadelphia readies for its game against the Jaguars in London. All three are starters, so their absences are worth monitoring as the team finalizes its injury report before the trip overseas.

  Thu, Oct 8, 6:05 PM ET·Reported byYahoo Sports,NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been added to the injury report with a hamstring issue ahead of Week 5, joined by teammate Dontayvion Wicks, who is dealing with the same type of injury. Both players' statuses bear watching as Philadelphia's receiving corps could be thinned out heading into the matchup.

  Thu, Oct 8, 5:34 PM ET·Source:ClutchPoints·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)