Is DeVonta Smith playing today? Eagles WR's status revealed for NFC championship game vs. Commanders

DeVonta Smith is a key part of Nick Sirianni's offense with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Alabama Crimson Tide product is a skilled route runner and one-half of a potent NFC wideout duo with A. J. Brown.

Let's examine Smith's availability ahead of the Eagles' conference championship game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Exploring DeVonta Smith's availability for NFC championship game

This week, DeVonta Smith did not appear on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report. Hence, barring any unfortunate occurrences, he'll start against the Washington Commanders.

Smith has been ever present in his side's postseason run. He started against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round and against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round. The Eagles won both games and will now face off against the Commanders for a place in the Super Bowl.

While Smith is set to feature, the same can't be said about fellow wide receiver Britain Covey. Covey is dealing with a neck injury and could not fully practice with his teammates. He's now listed as out and will watch from the sidelines as his teammates clash against their divisional rivals in the NFC championship game.

How has DeVonta Smith performed in the playoffs?

DeVonta Smith has been solid but unspectacular in the playoffs. In his side's first two wins of the postseason, Smith has taken a backseat to Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert.

The 2020 Heisman Trophy winner made four catches off four targets for 55 yards against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round. He repeated the trick against the Los Angeles Rams as he snagged four catches off four targets for 21 yards. However, he's still waiting for his first touchdown of the playoffs.

The Eagles have enjoyed a smooth postseason thus far. They comfortably dispatched the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round and beat the Los Angeles Rams in a close game in the divisional round.

However, they're now set to go against the red-hot Washington Commanders. The Commanders are fresh off a statement win against the number one-seeded Detroit Lions. They'll be a tough nut to crack for Jalen Hurts and Co. and the Eagles will need all the firepower they can muster to make an appearance in Super Bowl 59.