That speed and aggressiveness might've saved the Eagles in the NFC championship game, at least early on. During the first quarter, wide receiver DeVonta Smith made a catch on the sideline. With a seemingly harmless 20-yard reception for a first down, the Eagles were on the move again.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was seen sitting on a heated bench during practice on Thursday and will be a DNP for the second straight day this week. Smith appears to have picked up a hamstring issue after the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last

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Smith was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a hamstring injury.

Smith caught all four of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Smith drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone late in the first half to set up a one-yard Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown on the next play.

Saquon Barkley did it again, Jalen Hurts had his best performance of the playoffs, and the Eagles are set for a Chiefs rematch.

Offensive linemen Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson were also listed as DNPs on Philadelphia's first injury report of the bye week.

Not only did the Philadelphia Eagles secure their place in the NFC Championship game, but wide receiver DeVonta Smith made franchise playoff history against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Reaching the mark of 467 receiving yards, Smith now owns the Eagles ...

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith holds on to the football for a reception during an NFC playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

DeVonta Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury and missed the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday practice ahead of Super Bowl LIX