Wicks Converts Five Critical Downs in Eagles Win Over Titans
5 sourcesUpdated Sep 21, 2026
Dontayvion Wicks caught five of six targets for 74 yards in the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-20 Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans. All five receptions came on third or fourth down and each produced a first down. NFL Next Gen Stats showed he was targeted on five of 12 routes in those situations, and the Eagles generated 11.8 expected points added on the catches, the fifth-highest total by a receiver in a game over the past two seasons. Through two games he has 7 catches for 147 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 targets and is described as the clear WR2 behind DeVonta Smith and ahead of rookie Makai Lemon. Packers fan Cheesehead_In_Paradise wrote "Wicks looks like a stud for the Eagles" and "Trading him was definitely my least-favorite move of the offseason." The Eagles play a Week 3 road game at Chicago next.
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The early production from Wicks is exactly what the offense needed after losing Brown. Hope the rookie doesn't take his snaps too soon.
Wicks stepped up big on those third and fourth downs when it mattered most. He's looking like a steady No. 2 option already.
