Nico Collins 9-for-9 on contested catches leads NFL

Rookie Tate perfect on six targets

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Most contested catches with 100% catch rate this season Nico Collins 9/9 Carnell Tate 6/6 Puka Na Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF tracking credits Collins with nine contested grabs without a drop. Tate follows at 6-for-6, with Nacua at 5-for-5 and Hollins at 4-for-4.

Why it matters: Contested reliability decides third downs and red-zone snaps. Collins backed it with 1,117 yards in 2025, Nacua with 1,715 yards and 10 scores, while Tate was drafted fourth overall in 2026.

By the numbers: Contested rate: Collins 9/9, Tate 6/6, Nacua 5/5, Hollins 4/4. 2025 lines: Nacua 129-1,715-10 in 16 games; Collins 71-1,117-6 in 15 games; Hollins 46-550-2 in 15 games.

What to watch: Collins draws top coverage in Week 6 while Tate gets another chance to extend his start.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-07T01:45:14.523050+00:00

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