• Christian Benford has been the league's best: The Bills cornerback has prevented separation on 76.09% of his opportunities in 2024 — he's the only corner above 70%.
• Jarrian Jones with a statement performance: The Jags' rookie cornerback led the way in Lockdown Percentage in Week 5.
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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. And 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 five 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.
Week 5 lockdown report (min. 9 opportunities)
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