With a leaping grab at the end of the first quarter against the Cowboys, first round draft pick DeVonta Smith broke the Eagles’ rookie receiving record — previously held by DeSean Jackson. Smith’s 41 yards on three catches early in the Week 18 matchup, gave him a total of 916 receiving yards in his debut season — four yards more than Jackson in 2008.
Smith briefly returned to the field for the start of the second quarter, but quickly exited — with a big smile on his face. Most of the Eagles starters were rested for the season finale, since the playoffs were already secured, but the rookie receiver was sure to do just enough to get that franchise record.