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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 1, 2026 09:04 AM ET

McDuffie allows 23.1% catches to pace NFL cornerbacks

Gonzalez second at 35.3% among qualifiers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read
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Lowest catch pct allowed among CB this season (Min 10 targets) Trent McDuffie 23.1% Christian Gonzalez 35.3% Via @PFF on X

What happened: The minimum threshold is 10 targets this season. Gonzalez sits second at 35.3%, followed by Woolen at 36.4%. Masses and Blackmon are tied fourth at 42.9%.

Why it matters: Catch rate allowed measures how often targeted coverage turns into completions. A sub-25% mark separates the leader from the rest of the qualifiers by more than 12 points. Blackmon remains a free agent after an Aug. 26 waiver.

By the numbers: McDuffie 23.1%, Gonzalez 35.3%, Woolen 36.4%, Masses 42.9%, Blackmon 42.9% (min. 10 targets).

What to watch: Watch whether the leaders hold those marks as target volume grows beyond 10. Heavier passing schedules will test the early efficiency.

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