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News: 1 day agoSmith didn't play in Thursday's 14-13 preseason win over the Patriots.

Spin: Smith has yet to appear in the 2024 preseason, which is also the case for Philadelphia's other key skill players. After signing a three-year, $75 million extension in April, Smith will look to build on a strong first three NFL regular seasons in which he averaged 1,059 receiving yards and 6.3 TDs per year. If Smith plays in the preseason finale against the Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 24, it likely won't be for more than a few drives.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Smith surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the second consecutive season, and enters his fourth NFL season with a secure, three-year contract extension. While fantasy managers may bristle at the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner continuing his statistical success in a loaded offense with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown, it hasn't been an issue so far. Smith may not see top target share compared to other elite WRs, but he averaged a career-best 9.5 yards per target and offers a high fantasy floor, having scored double-digit fantasy points in 11 games last season. Consider Smith a fringe WR2.