The Philadelphia Eagles are on hearth proper now as they’ve received eight video games in a row and are actually alone in first place within the NFC East.
This weekend, they’re set to face the Carolina Panthers at dwelling.
For that recreation, the staff obtained some good damage information as star huge receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) proclaimed himself able to play in entrance of the Philadelphia media on Friday with three phrases.
“Rely me in,” Smith stated with a smirk.
“Rely me in.”
DeVonta Smith says he’s a go for Sunday in opposition to the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/vLik1x4RET
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) December 6, 2024
Judging by Smith’s response, he’s going to be returning to the beginning lineup for the primary time in just a few weeks.
The 2-time 1,000-yard receiver is a harmful weapon on this Eagles offense and could be very underappreciated contemplating he performs alongside Professional Bowl pass-catcher A.J. Brown.
Getting him again may seemingly assist out franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts loads and put stress on the opposing protection, which simply occurs to be the fourth-place Carolina Panthers this week.
A variety of eyes will likely be on Smith as he will get his legs beneath him.
The Eagles have their eyes set on greater than only a playoff look.
They’ve some unfinished enterprise left over from the Tremendous Bowl just a few years in the past and are hoping to get again there this season.
If they’ve Smith, this offense can create a number of havoc by way of the air due to the firepower that they possess.
The seemingly hope is that the previous Heisman winner can come out of this recreation feeling good and wholesome.