McBride's 66 catches lead tight ends, 25 more than Bowers and Likely

Bowers still tops him in yards, 547 to 544

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Trey McBride has 66 receptions for 544 yards, the most catches among tight ends this season, per PFF. Brock Bowers and Isaiah Likely each have 41, and Michael Mayer has 36.

Why it matters: Bowers' 547 yards edge McBride's 544 on 25 fewer catches. McBride's total is up from the 59 catches he had in late October.

By the numbers: Trey McBride: 66 catches, 544 yards. Brock Bowers: 41 catches, 547 yards, 5 touchdowns in 2026 through 6 games. Isaiah Likely: 41 catches, 395 yards, 5 touchdowns in 2026 through 7 games. Michael Mayer: 36 catches, 351 yards, 1 touchdown in 2026 through 8 games.

What to watch: McBride's volume against Bowers' yardage per catch is the tight end receiving race to track from here.

Sources

@PFF Nov 07, 2026 · 15:45 UTC

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NFLAnalysisTrey McBrideBrock Bowers

Follow NFL Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNFL

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →

McBride's 66 catches lead tight ends, 25 more than Bowers and Likely

Sources

More on Trey McBride