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News: 1 day agoSmith caught six of eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders.

Spin: Jalen Hurts (concussion) was knocked out of the game early, and backup QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) focused most of his attention on A.J. Brown, who came away with an 8-97-1 line on 15 targets. Smith posted modest numbers on decent volume, but Kenneth Gainwell had the only other reception for the Eagles on the day aside from the top two wideouts. Pickett was also injured late in the game, which means Philly could be facing the prospect of having Tanner McKee -- a 2023 sixth-round pick who has yet to attempt a pass in the NFL -- under center in Week 17 against Dallas. If that happens, the ceiling for Smith and the rest of the offense would be severely compromised.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Smith surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the second consecutive season, and enters his fourth NFL season with a secure, three-year contract extension. While fantasy managers may bristle at the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner continuing his statistical success in a loaded offense with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown, it hasn't been an issue so far. Smith may not see top target share compared to other elite WRs, but he averaged a career-best 9.5 yards per target and offers a high fantasy floor, having scored double-digit fantasy points in 11 games last season. Consider Smith a fringe WR2.