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NFL·HOT_TAKE·August 16, 2026 12:47 PM ET

Bub Means hauls in 4 catches for 77 yards in preseason opener

His 19.3 yards per catch topped the box score by a wide margin.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read
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Bub Means in the preseason opener: ⚜️ 4 RECS ⚜️ 77 YDS ⚜️ 19.3 AVG https://t.co/DBU141Xz1Q Via @Saints on X

What happened: Bub Means caught 4 passes for 77 yards in his preseason opener, averaging 19.3 yards per reception. The per catch number stood out as a big chunk play average for a single game.

Why it matters: A near 20 yard average on 4 catches signals more than volume, it signals explosiveness after the catch or down the field targeting. Numbers like that in a first live look are exactly what get a receiver noticed by a coaching staff building a depth chart.

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