DeVonta Smith injury update: Latest on Eagles WR ahead of wild card clash vs Packers

On Sunday, the NFC playoff schedule kicks off with an exciting showdown as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field, vying for a spot in the divisional round.

The two teams initially clashed in Week 1 in São Paulo, Brazil. Now, one of them will see their campaign end against the same opponent they started the season with. The Eagles are heavy favorites, but it's uncertain if they'll be at full strength.

Several Philadelphia stars, including wide receiver Devonta Smith, are on the injury report ahead of the game. The 26-year-old, who missed Week 18 with a wrist injury, has a new ailment, but it is not expected to affect his participation in the Eagles' playoff opener.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Will WR play vs. Packers?

According to the Eagles' injury report, DeVonta Smith missed practice on Friday with back soreness. His status for the game against the Packers on Sunday is unspecified, suggesting he could miss the game. However, Eagles' insider Zach Berman claimed that the team held him out of practice to help him recover.

Barring any setbacks between now and Sunday, Smith will suit up and play against Green Bay.

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DeVonta Smith stats: How has the WR fared this season?

Despite being the third option on offense behind Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith has had a stellar season. The wide receiver has caught 68 passes for 833 receiving yards.

Despite missing four games, he registered a career-high eight touchdown catches. He had his most prolific outing of the season in the Eagles 41-7 blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17. He caught six catches for 120 yards and two touchdowns, both season-high marks for the 26-year-old wide receiver.

Smith has recorded over 100 receiving yards in two of his last three games, and the Eagles are hoping he can achieve the same feat against the Packers on Sunday to help secure their spot in the divisional round of the playoffs.