Philadelphia Eagles DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was removed from the Week 14 injury report and will return on Sunday to face the visiting Carolina Panthers. Smith returned to full practices this week and will be on the field this weekend after missing the last two contests due to a hamstring ailment. It's good news for the Eagles, as they'll be without tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) for this one. Before his hamstring injury, the 26-year-old pass-catcher had two disappointing games, combining for six receptions on nine targets for only 43 yards and no touchdowns. Fantasy managers probably aren't in a rush to throw Smith back into their starting fantasy lineups, especially if he's at risk of having his snaps limited in his return. The Panthers defense has been much more vulnerable on the ground than through the air this year. Consider Smith to be a shaky WR3/flex in his return in Week 14.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) has been ruled out for Week 14's tilt against the Carolina Panthers, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Philly. Goedert sustained this injury during last weekend's victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The tight end was initially deemed week-to-week following the game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status next week, as he could be in danger of missing more time. This week, Goedert was unable to participate in any team practices this week. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Grant Calcaterra to see most of the snaps facing a weak Carolina secondary. Calcaterra should be viewed as a decent TE2 this weekend as the Panthers have surrendered the most PPR points to opposing tight ends this season.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) says that he will suit up for Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Smith hasn't suited up since Week 11 due to a lingering hamstring issue. However, Smith has been able to practice in full all week, so it sounds like he's ready to play again. This would be a good matchup for Smith to return against a shaky Panthers secondary. Smith should be considered a solid WR2, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Friday, suggesting that he'll eventually be ruled out for the Week 14 contest versus the visiting Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Goedert was labeled week-to-week after getting hurt in the Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens and hasn't practiced at all this week. Fantasy managers should have already moved him to their benches. The good news for the Eagles is that it looks like receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has practiced in full this week and appears to be ready to return after a two-game absence. With Goedert likely out against Carolina, expect Grant Calcaterra to see more pass-catching opportunities in one of the best offenses in the league. In three games that Goedert missed earlier this year due to injury, Calcaterra caught all nine of his targets for 93 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is practicing for a second straight day on Thursday, and he is trending toward returning from a two-game absence to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 14. As always, Smith has been up and down this year, finishing as a top 24 wideout five times in nine games but outside the top 30 four times. However, Dallas Goedert (knee) is trending toward missing Sunday's contests, which raises the floor and ceiling of Smith. With six teams out of action on a bye, Smith sets up to be a solid WR3 option against a Carolina defense that presents a neutral matchup for wideouts.