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ArticleRams shed 100 pounds at kicker, but special teams problems still weigh ton
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith (19) reacts after a fumble on a punt return, which was recovered by the Seattle Seahawks, during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle.
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Smith's muffed punt in NFC Championship likely cost Rams a Super Bowl appearance.

Xavier Smith fumbled on a punt return in the NFC Championship game (January 25, 2026) against the Seattle Seahawks, with the Seahawks recovering the ball. The source cites this muffed punt as likely costing the Rams another Lombardi Trophy, illustrating the team's recurring special teams execution problems across multiple seasons.

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