Season so far
Za'Darius Smith has appeared in just one game so far in the 2026 season, posting a detrimental 53.2 overall grade across 34 snaps. With only a single appearance on record, it is still very early to draw definitive conclusions about his full-season form. His opening performance was overwhelmingly driven by his pass-rush grade of 53.0 across 33 pass-rushing opportunities against Green Bay. During that matchup, he struggled to make an impact against opposing tackles and was frequently washed past the pocket or stonewalled on inside counters. His most notable positive contribution was a rally-and-tackle effort in coverage to prevent a first down.