That speed and aggressiveness might've saved the Eagles in the NFC championship game, at least early on. During the first quarter, wide receiver DeVonta Smith made a catch on the sideline. With a seemingly harmless 20-yard reception for a first down, the Eagles were on the move again.
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Smith was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a hamstring injury.
Smith caught all four of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Smith drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone late in the first half to set up a one-yard Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown on the next play.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith heads into Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders as one of the team's most reliable weapons. Smith now leads the Eagles this season in receptions (76) and receiving touchdowns (8),
Saquon Barkley did it again, Jalen Hurts had his best performance of the playoffs, and the Eagles are set for a Chiefs rematch.
Offensive linemen Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson were also listed as DNPs on Philadelphia's first injury report of the bye week.
Not only did the Philadelphia Eagles secure their place in the NFC Championship game, but wide receiver DeVonta Smith made franchise playoff history against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Reaching the mark of 467 receiving yards, Smith now owns the Eagles ...
The Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans after beating the Commanders in the NFC championship.
The Eagles didn't practice Wednesday, but we got a first glimpse at who will be dealing with injuries as they prepare to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX down in New Orleans.