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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 6, 2026 12:46 PM ET

Nico Collins paces NFL in contested catches

Nine in two games, ahead of Olave and Wilson at 8

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read
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Most contested catches this season Nico Collins 9* Chris Olave 8 Garrett Wil Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF credits Collins with nine contested catches in two games, with Olave and Wilson next at eight apiece. Pickens sits at seven, followed by a five-player tie at six for fifth.

Why it matters: Winning in tight coverage signals go-to usage on third downs and in the red zone. Collins is producing on a different per-game pace than every other leader, including Olave after his four-year extension.

By the numbers: Contested catches: Collins 9 (2 games); Olave 8; Wilson 8; Pickens 7; five tied at 6.

What to watch: Watch whether Collins holds the lead with a full Week 5 workload and whether Olave or Wilson passes him on volume.

Sources

  • @PFF 
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