What happened: No NFL wide receiver has compiled more receiving yardage against man coverage during the 2026 regular season than DK Metcalf, who held a league-best 164 yards against single coverage as of Oct. 20, per PFF. The wideout stayed in the lineup on Oct. 18 after clearing a Friday illness.
NFL·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 12:49 PM ET
DK Metcalf leads NFL wide receivers in yardage against man coverage, per PFF
Posted 850 yards and 6 touchdowns across 15 games in 2025.
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