Xavier Smith

WR · Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos · 52 graded snaps

Replacement

Smith made no impact on offense across 38 snaps, but his decisive running on kickoff and punt returns lifted his grade above replacement level.

Receiving6036Special teams6814Run block602

The full breakdown

Smith logged neutral 60.0 grades on offense across 36 receiving and two run-blocking snaps, generating zero positive or negative plays from scrimmage. His grade movement was driven entirely by special teams (68.0 facet grade), where he excelled as a returner. He generated positive value by eluding the first wave on a 16-yard punt return (Q2 01:18) and accelerating into the seam for a 29-yard kickoff return (Q3 02:15). His lone downgrade came on punt coverage (Q3 13:04), where he was locked up by a double-jam on the perimeter.

Strengths

Decisive burst on kickoff returns
Open-field elusiveness on punt returns

Weaknesses

Shedding double-jams as a gunner

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q3 02:15, kickoffFielded a kickoff at the 1-yard line and accelerated through the seam for a 29-yard return.
+1Q2 01:18, 4th & 14Caught a punt at his own 8-yard line, made the first wave miss with an immediate cut, and gained 16 yards.
-0.5Q3 13:04, 4th & 7Got held up by a perimeter double-jam as a gunner, taking him out of early coverage on a 28-yard return.

Every graded snap · 4 wins or losses, 48 routine

+1Q2 01:18 · 4 & 14 · Special teamsSecurely catches the ball at the 8-yard line, makes the first wave miss with an immediate cut, and gains 16 yards.
-0.5Q3 13:04 · 4 & 7 · Special teamsGets held up by the double-jam on the perimeter, preventing him from factoring into early coverage.
+1Q3 02:15 · Special teamsFields the kick at the 1-yard line, accelerates decisively into the seam, and picks up 29 yards out to the 30.
+0.5Q4 00:47 · Special teamsFields the kick cleanly at the LA 7, hits the designated lane decisively, and gains 26 yards out to the 33.

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