Is DeVonta Smith playing today? Exploring Eagles WR's status for Week 13 showdown

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith enters Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season as a big question mark. The player was listed as DNP on Wednesday before being a limited participant on Thursday and Friday. He returned to practice for the first time since the Eagles took down the Washington Commanders in Week 11.

As they go against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, having Smith ready to go is a must for the Eagles, but they won't force anything on the player. Both squads are playing at a high level, which is why having all their stars available is mandatory.

DeVonta Smith injury update: Is Eagles star WR playing on Sunday?

The Eagles announced on Saturday that wide receiver Johnny Wilson was downgraded to out for the Baltimore game after he was added to the injury report on Friday with a hamstring injury.

The situation isn't as clear for DeVonta Smith, who was listed as questionable for this matchup but appears to be a game-time decision. The player talked about his chances to play on Sunday, refusing to confirm or deny his participation in this game.

"I don't know, it's not really my decision," Smith said after Friday's practice.

"It's a difference between playing through pain and playing through something that you're just going to make worse every week. You can play through pain, still get better, but if you're playing through something that you're just going to constantly make worse, it's not good."

Smith added that he will comply with whatever the team asks him to do as far as playing on Sunday. For the season, DeVonta Smith has posted 41 receptions, 516 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. During his last outing, he posted four receptions on six targets for 29 receiving yards.

Philadelphia Eagles injury report for Week 13

Besides DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley (rest), Mekhi Becton (rest), Sydney Brown (knee), Landon Dickerson (rest), Lane Johnson (rest), Cam Jurgens (rest), Jordan Mailata (rest), Kelee Ringo (calf), Darius Slay (concussion), Josh Sweat (rest), Ben VanSumeren (knee) and Wilson were listed on the injury report.

Wilson and VanSumeren were ruled out for this game while Smith and Sydney Brown were the only players listed as questionable.

Philadelphia is trying to extend its good moment this NFL season, but the Ravens have the same plan. Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry will star in the best matchup of the day, but Smith and others could steal the show too.