Jets' Garrett Wilson leads NFL in Catch Rate Over Expected for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has emerged as a standout performer, leading the NFL in Catch Rate Over Expected (CROE) at +23.6%. This statistic measures how often a receiver makes catches compared to expected outcomes based on various factors surrounding each target. Wilson's ability to secure difficult catches has made him a reliable target for quarterback Geno Smith as the Jets seek to improve their offensive consistency. This development highlights Wilson's key role in the Jets' strategy moving forward as they work to refine their overall offensive performance.
- •Wilson ranks first in CROE with +23.6% among receivers with at least 15 targets.
- •Mike Evans and Jalen Coker follow him in CROE rankings.
- •The Jets have faced offensive inconsistencies this season.
- •Geno Smith is increasingly relying on Wilson as the season progresses.
- •Wilson's performance is a bright spot for the team's offensive development.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jets' Garrett Wilson ranks as NFL's best in an important metric
"Jets WR Garrett Wilson paces the NFL in this important stat.
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