Should DeVonta Smith fantasy football owners start or sit the Philadelphia Eagles’ WR in Week 8 against the New York Giants?
It has been an inconsistent start to the season for DeVonta Smith. But with AJ Brown ruled out for this week, Smith will be operating as Philadelphia’s WR1. In NFL Week 8, he will face off against the 29th-ranked defense vs fantasy football WRs, the New York Giants, at 1 PM ET on Sunday.
Will Smith be in your lineup this week, given the matchup and his past performances? We will take a look at the trends, stats and projections below.
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DeVonta Smith Game Info: Week 8 vs Giants
You will have to make your fantasy lineup decisions for DeVonta Smith before his game kicks off this week. Here is some of the game info for him and the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants. Fantasy point projections are from FantasyPros’ PPR scoring.
Matchup: New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles
Time: 1 PM ET
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Projected Fantasy Points: 14.6 Points
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DeVonta Smith Fantasy Football Stats
Here is a look at DeVonta Smith’s fantasy football stats for far this season:
- In PPR scoring, Smith ranks as WR11 (averaging 14.3 fantasy points per game)
- Across three games this season, Smith is averaging 6.7 looks and 80.7 air yards per game, per our Opportunity Index.
- In his last game (last week against the Vikings), DeVonta Smith finished with 33.3 fantasy points, totaling nine receptions for 183 yards and a touchdown.
DeVonta Smith Fantasy Game Log
- Week 4: 4.9 Pts — 2 Receptions for 29 Receiving Yards
- Week 5: 19.4 Pts — 8 Receptions for 114 Receiving Yards
- Week 6: 8.9 Pts — 4 Receptions for 49 Receiving Yards
- Week 7: 33.3 Pts — 9 Receptions for 183 Receiving Yards and 1 Touchdown
Fantasy Football WR Trends vs Giants
These are some important stats and trends for fantasy football WRs against the New York Giants that could affect DeVonta Smith in Week 8.
- The Giants surrender 40.7 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs (No. 29 in fantasy football).
- One player has racked up over 50 rushing yards against the Chargers this season.
- In the last four games, the Giants have allowed five WRs to total 80+ receiving yards.
- Last week, the Giants allowed Courtland Sutton to total six receptions for 87 yards while Marvin Mims totaled six receptions for 85 yards.
Should I Start DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle in Fantasy Football Week 8?
Do you have a tough lineup decision? For example, should I start DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle in fantasy football Week 8? You can check out our article about this week’s Jaylen Waddle fantasy value here. We also have more links for you to check out in order to win your matchup this week!
- Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings
- Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart Week 8
- Week 8 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings
- Fantasy Football Rest of Season Rankings
- WR Start/Sit For Fantasy Football Week 8
- Become a Member for fantasy stats and advice!
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