Xavier Smith Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 180 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR168
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. WRs, neutral
Xavier Smith Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Xavier Smith's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs SF,0.0,WR132
- Week 2, Win,vs NYG,0.0,WR133
- Week 3, Loss,at DEN,0.0,WR136
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at PHI,NeutralEagles vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 12,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at LV,ToughRaiders vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Xavier Smith?
Smith is averaging 0.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 1 targets. That ranks WR168, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 0.0% of his targets at 0.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Matthew Stafford.
His best week was WR132 in Week 1 against the 49ers (0.0 points); his worst, WR136 in Week 3 at the Broncos (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Bills (7th vs. WRs) in Week 5 and the Cardinals (4th vs. WRs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Smith ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Xavier Smith 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs 49ers | L 7–27 | 0.0 | WR132 |
| 2 | vs Giants | W 28–6 | 0.0 | WR133 |
| 3 | @ Broncos | L 26–30 | 0.0 | WR136 |
| Total | 1–2 | 0.0 | WR168 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2025 | LAR | 16 | 24 | 18 | 303 | 0 | 48.3 | 3.0 | WR116 |
| 2024 | LAR | 15 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6.2 | 0.4 | WR178 |
| Career | 34 | 27 | 20 | 309 | 0 | 54.5 | 1.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That is the whole story: spectacular rates, negligible volume. With a 4.1 percent target share and zero touchdowns despite the big plays, Smith is entirely matchup- and variance-dependent in a crowded Los Angeles receiver room. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Xavier Smith Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Xavier Smith in Week 4?
Xavier Smith is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Eagles, as the WR168 in PPR total points this season (0.0 a game). The Eagles rank 12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Smith.
How many fantasy points is Xavier Smith averaging in 2026?
Xavier Smith is averaging 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Xavier Smith rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Xavier Smith ranks WR168 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Xavier Smith worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Xavier Smith is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Xavier Smith's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Xavier Smith's next three games are Week 4 at the Eagles (12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Bills (7th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Xavier Smith been in fantasy football this season?
Xavier Smith has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.0 points around his 0.0-point average.
What is Xavier Smith's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Xavier Smith's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR132) and his ceiling 0.0 (Week 3, WR136). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Smith's full game log.
Xavier Smith 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles Rams
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 1
— Y/R0.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR168
0.0 Best Week 1 vs SF0.0 Worst Week 3 @ DEN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Smith is an intermediate target (16.7 yards per target last season), with a 0.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 0.0 | — | 13.5 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.00 | — | 1.35 | — |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.26 | — |
| YAC per reception | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Catch rate | 0.0% | — | 77.3% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 0.9% | — | 4.0% | — |
| Snap share | 37.3% | — | 20.6% | — |
| Air-yards share | 0.0% | — | 7.3% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Route participation | — | — | 22.7% | — |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 0.0 | — | 16.7 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.0
Fantasy PPG
0.3
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Xavier Smith career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 3.0 | WR116 |
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 6.2 | 0.4 | WR178 |
| Career | 34 | 27 | 20 | 309 | 0 | 36 | 54.5 | 1.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
2.1
Career PPG
26 games over 3 seasons
70%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
3.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Smith has averaged 2.1 fantasy points per game over 26 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.0 per game, down 3.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 0.3 targets a game against 1.7. His quarterback this season has been Matthew Stafford.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Smith's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 303Rec yards2025
- 48.3Fantasy pts2025 · WR116
- 309Career rec yds2024–2026
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Xavier Smith Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Xavier Smith have in 2026?
Xavier Smith has 0.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR168 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Xavier Smith have this season?
Xavier Smith has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and 1 target.
How many receptions does Xavier Smith have this season?
Xavier Smith has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on 1 target.
How many targets does Xavier Smith have this season?
Xavier Smith has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, and caught 0% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 2 against the Giants.
How many receiving touchdowns does Xavier Smith have this season?
Xavier Smith has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Xavier Smith averaging?
Xavier Smith is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Xavier Smith played in 2026?
Xavier Smith has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Xavier Smith's stats last season?
In 2025, Xavier Smith caught 18 of 24 targets for 303 yards and no touchdowns in 16 games. That was 48.3 PPR points (3.0 per game), a WR116 finish.
What are Xavier Smith's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 34 games, Xavier Smith has 20 catches for 309 yards and no touchdowns, for 54.5 PPR fantasy points (1.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Xavier Smith have in his career?
Xavier Smith has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 34 games.
How many career receiving yards does Xavier Smith have?
Xavier Smith has 309 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 20 catches.
Xavier Smith Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
0.3
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Xavier Smith has averaged 0.3 targets, 0.0 receptions and 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Xavier Smith has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0.
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SF24th | L 7-27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR132 |
Week 1 · SF · L 7-27 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | NYG9th | W 28-6 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR133 |
Week 2 · NYG · W 28-6 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | DEN17th | L 26-30 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR136 |
Week 3 · DEN · L 26-30 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR168 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than WR136.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Denver
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by the Giants
0/1, 0 yds.
Shut down by San Francisco
0/0, 0 yds.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders
Xavier Smith career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 3.0 | WR116 |
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 6.2 | 0.4 | WR178 |
| Career | 34 | 27 | 20 | 309 | 0 | 36 | 54.5 | 1.6 | — |
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Xavier Smith Game Log FAQ
How did Xavier Smith do in his last game?
Xavier Smith scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Broncos, a 30–26 loss, a WR136 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Xavier Smith score in his last game?
Xavier Smith scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Broncos, a WR136 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.0.
How many receiving yards did Xavier Smith have in his last game?
Xavier Smith had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Broncos, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Xavier Smith score in his last game?
Xavier Smith did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Broncos; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Xavier Smith have in his last game?
Xavier Smith caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Broncos.
What were Xavier Smith's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Giants, a 28–6 win, Xavier Smith caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR133 finish.
What was Xavier Smith's best game this season?
Xavier Smith's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the 49ers: 0.0 PPR points, a WR132 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Xavier Smith's worst game this season?
Xavier Smith's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Broncos: 0.0 PPR points, a WR136 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Xavier Smith scored a touchdown in this season?
Xavier Smith has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Xavier Smith's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Smith's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Xavier Smith Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR116 last season at 3.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR168 at 0.0 PPR points per game, against 3.5 over 14 games last season (WR116). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 112th of 142 in target volume (4.1% target share), 98th of 142 in downfield role (7.5% air-yards share) and 28th of 142 in efficiency (2.03 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Target volume is the soft spot. Matthew Stafford is his quarterback.
The next favorable matchups are the Bills in Week 5 (7th against WRs) and the Cardinals in Week 6 (4th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Smith’s 2025 jump came on tiny volume but eye-popping efficiency: a 21.4 percent snap share and 149 routes yielded 24 targets, 18 catches and 303 yards at a sterling 16.83 yards per reception. The 2.03 yards per route run and a 0.914 EPA per play are elite per-route marks, fueled by a deep role—16.88 air yards per target, four catches of 30-plus and two of 40-plus—after just 6 yards in 2024. He still finished only WR92 with 30.3 fantasy points because the target tree is so thin.
That is the whole story: spectacular rates, negligible volume. With a 4.1 percent target share and zero touchdowns despite the big plays, Smith is entirely matchup- and variance-dependent in a crowded Los Angeles receiver room. The deep-ball role gives him real spike-week potential if a target ahead misses time, but the 27-year-old offers no reliable floor. He is a best-ball and deep-league dart only, not a standard redraft starter.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 16.9
- Drop rate
- 4.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 3
- Route participation
- 24.1%
- YAC per reception
- 5.9
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Bills in Week 5 and the Cardinals in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 PHI, 12thWk 5 BUF, 7thWk 6 ARI, 4thWk 7 LV, 29th
- Strong efficiency2.03 yards per route run, 28th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Low target volume4.1% target share, 112th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe Raiders in Week 7 (29th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Xavier Smith Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Xavier Smith's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Xavier Smith projects as an efficient depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.03 yards per route run, 28th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His target volume (4.1% target share, 112th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Xavier Smith's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Xavier Smith is the WR168 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Will Xavier Smith get more targets?
Xavier Smith's targets are holding steady: 0.5 a game over his last two games against 0.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Xavier Smith's fantasy football upside?
Xavier Smith's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR132), his efficiency (2.03 yards per route run, 28th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Bills in Week 5 and the Cardinals in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Xavier Smith's fantasy value?
Xavier Smith's risks: his target volume (4.1% target share, 112th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Raiders in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Xavier Smith's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Xavier Smith News & Updates
Smith struggles at Denver
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
0.0 fantasy points · WR136
Smith caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 30–26 loss at Denver.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 21W 28–6 vs NYG
Fantasy impact: Negative. Smith struggles vs. New York
0.0 fantasy points · WR133 · right at his 0.0 average
Smith caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 28–6 win vs. New York. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 10L 7–27 vs SF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Smith struggles vs. San Francisco
0.0 fantasy points · WR132 · right at his 0.0 average
Smith caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 27–7 loss vs. San Francisco.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Rams Teammates News
Updates on Smith's quarterback and target competition.
- Davante Adams: Reverting back to WR2 vs. Philadelphia (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Matthew Stafford: Vintage effort sans Nacua in win (opens in new tab)Matthew Stafford, QB. 111 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: Stellar output as No. 1 receiver (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: No. 1 WR with Nacua inactive (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: Held in check in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Rams
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Xavier Smith News FAQ
What is the latest news on Xavier Smith?
The latest Smith update, from September 28: Smith struggles at Denver. Smith caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 30–26 loss at Denver.
How does the latest Xavier Smith news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR136 finish, right at his 0.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Xavier Smith Bio
Xavier Smith is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 19. Born September 21, 1997, he attended Ridge and played college football at Florida A&M.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023.
In 26 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 20 passes for 309 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Los Angeles Rams Current team2023–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 24 of 34 games.
College: Florida A&M
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- TagTendered as a restricted or exclusive-rights free agent by the Los Angeles Rams.
- WaivedWaived by the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- WaivedWaived by the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams.
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About Xavier Smith: Bio FAQ
How old is Xavier Smith?
Xavier Smith is 29 years old. He was born on September 21, 1997. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Xavier Smith?
Xavier Smith is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 180 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.
How much does Xavier Smith weigh?
Xavier Smith weighs 180 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Xavier Smith wear?
Xavier Smith wears number 19 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Xavier Smith play?
Xavier Smith plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 19. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Xavier Smith play for?
Xavier Smith plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a wide receiver. He has been with the Rams since 2023.
Where did Xavier Smith go to college?
Xavier Smith played college football at Florida A&M, after attending Ridge (FL).
Where is Xavier Smith from?
Xavier Smith went to high school in Florida, at Ridge, before playing college football at Florida A&M.
When is Xavier Smith's birthday?
Xavier Smith's birthday is September 21. He was born on September 21, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has Xavier Smith been in the NFL?
2026 is Xavier Smith's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Xavier Smith played for?
Xavier Smith has played for the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What year did Xavier Smith enter the NFL?
Xavier Smith entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.