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NFL·RECAP·October 6, 2026 02:30 PM ET

Evans allows 197 yards, most by a cornerback in Week 4

Targeted on 32% of passes past line of scrimmage

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Most receiving yards allowed in NFL Week 4 Akayleb Evans 197 Jarrian Jones 170 Myles Harden 117 Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF charted Akayleb Evans for 197 receiving yards allowed in Week 4, followed by Jarrian Jones at 170. Myles Harden (117), Kamari Lassiter (114), DaRon Bland (104) and Sauce Gardner (104) completed the six highest totals.

Why it matters: Evans was targeted on 32% of passes beyond the line of scrimmage, with 15 targets producing 12 receptions for 208 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 pass breakup. Gardner and Charles Woods each allowed a 156.3 passer rating against in Week 4, with Bland next at 153.3.

By the numbers: Week 4 receiving yards allowed: Evans 197, Jones 170, Harden 117, Lassiter 114, Bland 104, Gardner 104. Week 4 passer rating allowed: Gardner 156.3, Woods 156.3, Bland 153.3.

What to watch: Watch whether quarterbacks keep testing Evans and Jones in Week 5 and whether those passer-rating-against marks regress.

Sources

  • @PFF 
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