Who Should I Start? DeVonta Smith or Drake London

Thursday, September 21, 7:35 PM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring, thigh) was included on the team's first injury report for Week 3 and was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday. The fact that he's practicing at all in the first session of the week is a sign that his injury isn't serious, but it's something for fantasy managers to watch heading into the Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. As long as the 24-year-old is able to play this week, he'll need to remain in all starting fantasy lineups. Smith has gotten off to a great start through two weeks in 2023, catching 11 of his 15 targets for 178 yards and two touchdowns against the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.

Wednesday, September 20, 9:33 AM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London caught zero passes in Week 1, then caught six of his seven targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Given the Falcons' run-heavy approach, London is likely to be game-script dependent. Head coach Arthur Smith doesn't mind keeping things on the ground with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier if it gives the team a win. That said, London does have plenty of upside against a shaky Detroit Lions secondary in Week 3, but he could also see very few targets and bust in fantasy lineups. This is likely a trend that will continue all season. Hopefully, the Lions will score plenty of points, forcing Atlanta to move the ball through the air.