Since becoming a member of the s this offseason, cornerback Jaylen Watson has been an important addition to their protection, utilizing his size and ability set to systematically eradicate opposing extensive receivers on a weekly foundation.
The 2-time Tremendous Bowl champion put in one other n over the s, with this stat displaying simply how dominant he was. In accordance with Subsequent Gen Stats, no different participant within the league has had a displaying pretty much as good as Watson's since teammate Trent McDuffie's Week 2 efficiency.
He and McDuffie are the one NFL gamers this season to permit two or fewer receptions and have at the least 4 passes defensed in a single recreation.
Jaylen Watson allowed simply 2 receptions on 10 targets in protection towards the Raiders, recording 4 passes defensed.
The one different participant to permit 2 or fewer receptions & 4+ passes defensed in a recreation this season is teammate Trent McDuffie (Week 2 vs NYG).V | e
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What makes Watson's efficiency much more spectacular is that not like McDuffie in Week 2, Watson didn't profit from having his former Kansas Metropolis Chiefs teammate on the sector with him. McDuffie was pressured to overlook Sunday's recreation with a groin damage.
Watson is rapidly proving himself as a trusted teammate and lockdown cornerback. In 2026, he has 20 whole tackles, two tackles for a loss, 9 move deflections, and one interception. He's definitely making a optimistic impression on the fan base.
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