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Week 11 Lockdown Report: The NFL’s best defenders at preventing separation in coverage
2Y428J2 Kansas City, MO, USA. 15th Sep, 2024. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja Marr Chase (1) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. David Smith/CSM (Credit Image: © David Smith/Cal Sport Media). Credit: csm/Alamy Live News
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• Trent McDuffie is up to No. 2 on the year: The Chiefs cornerback prevented separation on a league-best 75% of his opportunities in Week 11.
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It’s never too early to start preparing for next season, and for PFF, that means looking at ways to improve PFF Premium Stats. One way we’re looking to enhance the experience is by introducing more data into the mix.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have presented a new metric we’ve coined “Lockdown Percentage,” which identifies The NFL’s best defenders at preventing separation in coverage.
Here is how the league’s defenders have fared after 11 weeks of action.
What is Lockdown Percentage?
This metric focuses on coverage, measuring how well a defender prevents a receiver from getting open. It excludes plays where the defender intentionally gives up space to protect the first-down marker or limit yards after the catch.
