DeVonta Smith caught 8-of-11 targets for 70 yards in the Eagles’ Wild Card loss to the 49ers.

12 January 2026

Smith led the Eagles in catches and yards in what ended up another dysfunctional day for the passing attack, this one in a season-ending loss. That included more A.J. Brown drama, with the supposed No. 1 wideout dropping a critical late target and arguing earlier in the contest with coach Nick Sirianni. Brown then left the stadium without talking to the media. It certainly seems like Brown wants his time with the Eagles to be through, which would finally give 27-year-old Smith his first shot as a legitimate No. 1 wideout in 2026. Despite this passing attack’s issues, Brown’s departure would make Smith a high-end WR2, at worst. He could easily provide WR1 returns. There’s still a lot that needs to happen between now and then, but early drafters can treat Smith as if Brown will be gone.