The projections expect DeVonta Smith to earn 7.1 targets this week, on balance, placing him in the 76th percentile when it comes to wide receivers.After averaging 77.0 air yards per game last year, DeVonta Smith has been rising this year, now sitting at 92.0 per game.The Philadelphia O-line grades out as the 4th-best in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all passing game statistics across the board.DeVonta Smith's skills in generating extra yardage have gotten a boost this year, totaling 5.84 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to a mere 4.37 rate last year.This year, the anemic Washington Commanders defense has conceded a colossal 202.0 adjusted receiving yards per game vs. opposing wide receivers: the 2nd-most in the NFL.
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