DeVonta Smith stands two catches from Eagles franchise historical past

DeVonta Smith is 2 receptions away from turning into the quickest participant in Philadelphia Eagles historical past to achieve 400.

Smith’s 10-catch efficiency in opposition to the Tennessee Titans elevated his regular-season complete to 398 receptions by means of 82 video games. According to Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia through workforce document books, if he catches at the very least two passes in opposition to the Chicago Bears, Smith will attain the milestone in his 83rd sport. Zach Ertz at the moment holds the franchise mark after making his four-hundredth reception throughout his 86th sport with Philadelphia.

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Smith’s newest efficiency additionally moved him larger on one other important Eagles record. His 117-yard afternoon in opposition to Tennessee marked the sixteenth 100-yard receiving sport of his profession, the seventh-highest complete in franchise historical past.

Pete Retzlaff holds the Eagles document with 23. A.J. Brown has 22, whereas Harold Carmichael, Mike Quick and DeSean Jackson every recorded 21. Tommy McDonald completed with 17. Smith may tie McDonald with yet one more 100-yard efficiency and is just seven away from matching Retzlaff.

The numbers mirror the consistency Smith has supplied since Philadelphia chosen him within the first spherical of the 2021 NFL draft. He has produced as a featured receiver, secondary choice and postseason performer whereas turning into considered one of Jalen Hurts‘ most trusted targets. That connection was decisive in opposition to Tennessee. Smith caught 4 passes for 38 yards through the profitable drive, together with a 19-yard reception that positioned Philadelphia on the Titans’ 3-yard line.

Smith’s subsequent two catches will make historical past. His present tempo suggests he’ll do rather more.

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