Rams safety Quentin Lake excels with top NFL grades in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Quentin Lake has emerged as one of the top safeties in the NFL this season, receiving a Pro Football Focus grade above 90 after four games. Despite a challenging season opener, where he made a key interception, Lake has excelled in coverage, currently leading the league with seven pass deflections. His partnership with Trent McDuffie has strengthened the Rams' defense, allowing for a versatile scheme. Lake's performance remains crucial for Los Angeles, particularly as injuries impact the secondary.
- •Lake has a Pro Football Focus grade above 90, ranking among the NFL's best.
- •He leads the league with seven pass deflections through four games.
- •Lake's coverage grade is the highest in the NFL at 91.6.
- •His collaboration with Trent McDuffie has enhanced defensive versatility.
- •Lake's role is vital for the Rams amid secondary injuries.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Numbers show how great Rams DB Quentin Lake has been this year
"Quentin Lake has graded out as one of the league’s best safeties through 4 games, earning a stellar mark from PFF.
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