DeVonta Smith Reflects on 'Dagger' Super Bowl Touchdown

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Since being drafted 10th overall in 2021, DeVonta Smith has become a key piece of the Philadelphia Eagles' offense. As he prepares for his fifth season with the franchise, he looked back at arguably the most memorable moment of his NFL career thus far.
After making their way through the NFC playoffs last year, the Eagles found themselves facing off against a familiar foe in the Super Bowl. Things didn't go their way the first time against the Kansas Chiefs, but they made sure the rematch was a completely different story.
Heading into the game, many expected a competitive matchup between two of the NFL's elite teams. However, that is now how things unfolded. The Eagles came out and set the tone early, and never looked back.
Up 27-0 with about three minutes left in the third quarter, the Eagles found themselves with possession around the 50-yard line. Instead of running the ball, Philly decided to pour salt in the wound of their rival. Jalen Hurts dropped back and proceeded to launch a 46-yard touchdown pass to Smith.
This catch accounted for most of Smith's production in the Eagles' 40-22 victory. He ended the night with four receptions and 69 receiving yards.
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland Eagles DeVonta Smith...
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland Eagles DeVonta Smith exits game with apparent injury. MoreEarlier this week, the Eagles began their mandatory minicamp. Following the opening day of action, Smith was among multiple players to speak to the media. During his press conference, the young wideout was asked about his jaw-dropping touchdown against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. He dubbed the play one of the top three catches of his career before going on to poke fun at a division rival.
"I would say it's top three," Smith said regarding his Super Bowl TD. "The other two would be two catches against Washington. There's a lot of them."
Devonta Smith says The Dagger was one of the top 3 plays of his career
The other two?
'Two catches against Washington'
Which two?
'There's been a lot of them' pic.twitter.com/p30vSvy8ht — Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) June 10, 2025
Throughout his career, the Commanders are a team Smith has had a lot of success against. Across eight matchups, he's racked up 559 yards and three touchdowns. This is his highest number of yards against any team, with the Dallas Cowboys being a close second (484).
Coming off a season where he recorded a career-high eight touchdowns, Smith is poised to continue being a primary component of the Eagles' offense. Alongside A.J. Brown, he'll attempt to keep Philly in the discussion of best wide receiver duos.
Smith's jab at the Commanders is going to fester for some time, as the two teams don't square off until the later stages of the regular season. Their two matchups of the year are slated for Week 16 and Week 18.