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DeVonta Smith fantasy outlook — Week 1

DeVonta Smith (WR, PHI) is our WR14 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 14.1 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.

Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.

Projection
14.1 pts
WR rank
#14
Rostered
99%
Started
92%
Matchup: byePepper Meter: 4 of 5 peppers, On Fire

What our analysts say

Sally's take

Peppers & Picks ranks DeVonta Smith (PHI WR), our WR14 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 92% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The math is unsexy and convincing: 14.1 points, 41% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

Tina's take

Peppers & Picks ranks DeVonta Smith (PHI WR), our WR14 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 92% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The math is unsexy and convincing: 14.1 points, 41% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

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