Dec 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith (19) passes the ball against New Orleans Saints safety JT Gray (48) and New Orleans Saints cornerback Rico Payton (36) during the second half at Caesars Superdome ). Mandatory attribution: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
It seems like Rico Payton is making a big splash on special teams every week. On Sunday, he made a huge tackle in punt coverage alongside All-Pro JT Gray. He continues to thrive in that role and will gain an edge on the defensive side of the ball in the near future.
Degree: B+
