Saquon Barkley reminds Eagles fans of what they may have forgotten about DeVonta Smith
No. 2 WR DeVonta Smith came through for the Eagles on Monday Night Football.
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers, 10-7, on Monday Night Football and secured the top seed in the NFC.
Overall, Philly’s offense had trouble finding a rhythm, but there were still a few bright spots, one of them being No. 2 wide receiver DeVonta Smith.
The Eagles were held just a 3-0 lead early in the fourth when they faced a 3rd-and-7 in their own territory. Their last drive ended in a quick three-and-out, and it looked like this one might too.
But then quarterback Jalen Hurts connected with Saquon Barkley in the air who whipped out a spin move and took off for a 41-yard gain. On the very next snap, Hurts dropped a dime to Smith for a 36-yard touchdown on a 50-50 ball for the Eagles’ only touchdown of the night.
While may have been surprised by the play, Barkley reminded everyone exactly where Smitty came from and why noone should be not be fazed.
“I feel like people forget that he won the Heisman,” Barkley said. He’s a pretty good f-ing football player. I don’t know why that’s like forgotten. You know how hard it is to win the Heisman? But shoutout to Smitty. He comes up big for us every single time.”
Smith wrapped up the Eagles’ win over Green Bay hauling in four receptions for 69 yards and one score.
In nine games so far, Smith leads the Eagles’ receivers with 48 catches for 657 yards and three scores.
DeVonta Smith achieved a rare milestone after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
In Super Bowl LIX, Smith led the Eagles with four receptions for 69 yards, including a pivotal 46-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Jalen Hurts in the third quarter to lock in the victory.
That performance added to his already impressive resume, which includes two national championships with Alabama and the 2020 Heisman Trophy.
And with his first Super Bowl LIX win, Smith achieved a rare milestone in football history. He became just the fifth player ever to win a Heisman Trophy, a college football national championship, and a Super Bowl, joining an elite group that includes Tony Dorsett, Marcus Allen, Reggie Bush, and Charles Woodson.
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