Stud: CB, Jimmy Smith
Like Humphrey and Peters above him, Smith had himself an amazing game that helped limit what the Rams were able to do through the air. But it was his impact plays that ultimately made a monumental difference at both the beginning and end of the game.
He started off strong with a sack of Goff on Los Angeles’ second drive, which helped force a punt and ultimately gave Baltimore their early and insurmountable lead. He put the nail in the coffin and stopped the Rams’ final drive by intercepting Goff.
Coming off a knee sprain that kept him out most of the season, Smith has quickly stepped back into his role and is playing well. For a guy many thought of as done in Baltimore, Smith is proving he’s still a very capable starting-caliber cornerback in the NFL.