One of the bright spots in yesterday’s disappointing 27-24 loss to the L.A. Chargers at Lincoln Financial Field was the play of first round wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Against the league’s third-best pass defense, Smith and QB Jalen Hurts connected five times on six targets for 116 yards and one touchdown, the second-best performance of his brief career.
Watching the former Heisman Trophy winner routinely get open and make key plays throughout the second half was a most welcome sight for Eagles fans. Finally, it appears as if the Birds have a true difference-maker on the outside.