Who Leads The NFL In Drops?

We take a look at who leads the NFL in drops and how they can improve their game.

The NFL’s Top 10 Drop Leaders

Drops can be a bit of an unofficial stat, but they’re fun to track nonetheless. Here are the NFL’s top 10 drop leaders through Week 8 of the 2020 season:

1. Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay: 9
2. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 8
3. New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman: 7
4. Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker: 7
5. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk: 7
6. Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller: 6
7. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington: 6
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans: 5
9. Cincinnati Bengals wideceiver A.J. Green: 5
10. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews: 5

The Factors That Contribute to Drops

Drops are a frustrating part of football. They can happen to the best of receivers and often come at the worst times. There are a number of factors that can contribute to a drop. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ones.

Poor Route Running

One of the most important aspects of being a receiver is running crisp, precise routes. If a receiver cannot separate from their defender, they will likely not be thrown to, regardless of how talented they are. Poor route running can be a death sentence for any receiver, and it is often the reason why some receivers do not make it in the NFL. While Separation is key, it is not the only factor that contributes to drops.

Lack of Concentration

Drops are defined as an “incompletion caused by a receiver who had possession of the ball but wasn’t able to maintain control of it when he hit the ground.” In other words, the receiver had the opportunity to catch the ball, but failed to do so.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to a drop, but one of the most common is a lack of concentration. We’ve all seen receivers who seem to be more focused on making a big play than actually catching the ball, and as a result, they drop easy catches.

Other factors that can contribute to drops include poor routes, bad throws, and defensive pressure. But at the end of the day, it’s up to the receiver to make the catch. And if they can’t do that, then they’re not going to be in the NFL for very long.

Poor Hands

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to drops, but perhaps the most important is simply a receiver’s poor hands. A sure-handed receiver will be able to make catches even when he’s tightly covered, but a receiver with poor hands will often struggle to make routine catches.

One way to measure a receiver’s hands is to look at his catch rate, which is the percentage of passes that he catches. The league average catch rate for receivers is around 62 percent, so a receiver with a catch rate below that is generally considered to have poor hands.

How Drops Affect a Receiver’s Performance

Drops are a big part of a receiver’s performance. A receiver’s job is to catch the ball, and if they drop the ball, it hurts their team. Drops can also be a big factor in how well a receiver does their job.

Decreased Productivity

Decreased Productivity: According to an study done by Pro Football Focus, the average NFL receiver drops around 4 percent of catchable targets. While this number may seem small, it can have a significant impact on a team’s offense. For example, if a receiver drops just one pass in a game, it could potentially cost his team the game.

Increased Frustration

In 2016, the NFL saw a dramatic increase in the number of dropped passes, with receivers averaging 2.56 per game. This was up from 2.28 in 2015, and was the highest figure since 2007. The increase was particularly noticeable in the second half of the season, with drops rising by nearly 50% between Weeks 9 and 16.

While there are a number of possible explanations for this trend, one theory is that it is simply a result of increased frustration among receivers. With defenses increasingly focused on taking away the deep ball, receivers are being forced to work harder for their catches, and they are consequently more likely to drop passes that they would normally catch.

Whatever the cause, the increase in dropped passes is certainly a cause for concern among NFL coaches and fans alike. With so many talented receivers in the league, it is frustrating to see so many potential catch opportunities go to waste. Here’s hoping that 2017 will see a reduction in drops across the board.

How Drops Affect the Team

Drops not only affect the player who dropped the ball, but it also affects the team. The team’s confidence in the player may go down, and the player may be less likely to get the ball in the future. Drops also affect the team’s momentum and can lead to a loss of yardage.

Decreased Offensive Production

One of the most important statistics in football is the drop. A drop can be defined as a routine catch that is not made. It is a play that should be made, but for whatever reason, the receiver does not make the catch. Drops are frustrating for fans, coaches, and fantasy football owners alike. They often result in decreased offensive production and can even lead to losses.

This season, there have been a few wide receivers who have struggled with drops. Some of them are young players who are still learning the game and will hopefully improve with time. Others are more experienced players who should know better. Regardless of why they are struggling, drops are a major problem for NFL teams.

One player who has struggled with drops this season is Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants. Beckham is one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL, but he has also been one of the most frustrating players due to his inability to catch the ball at times. In just 12 games this season, Beckham has already dropped 11 passes. That is far too many for a player with his ability.

Another player who has struggled with drops this season is Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers. Allen is another extremely talented wide receiver, but he has only played in nine games this season due to injuries. In those nine games, he has already dropped eight passes. That number is even more alarming when you consider that he has only caught 46 passes total this season.

These two players are not alone in their struggle to hold on to the football. There have been numerous other wide receivers who have had problems with drops this season. Some of them have been able to overcome those problems and continue to produce at a high level (such as Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers), but others have not been so lucky (such as DeAndre Hopkins of the Houston Texans).

Drops are a part of football, but they are also a part of life. They happen to everyone at some point or another. The key is to learn from them and try not to let them happen again in the future

Increased Turnovers

During the 2016 NFL season, a total of 1,301 passes were recorded as dropped by receiver, running back or tight end. This number increased from the 2015 season, when 1,171 passes were dropped. The 2016 season saw a total of 14,632 pass attempts, meaning that drops occurred on 8.9 percent of all passes attempted last year. This is up from 7.7 percent in 2015.

How to Prevent Drops

Drops happen. But some players seem to have more of them than others. Who leads the NFL in drops? You might be surprised. In this article, we’ll take a look at the player with the most drops and some tips on how to prevent drops.

Improve Route Running

One of the most important things a receiver can do to prevent drops is to run good routes. Properly timing andrunning routes will give the quarterback a better chance to deliver an accurate pass, and it will also give the receiver a better chance of getting open. A receiver who constantly runs poor routes or doesn’t run them properly will likely have more drops, because he won’t be in position to make the catch very often.

Improve Concentration

There are really only two things you need to do to prevent drops: get open and concentrate. Getting open is something you should be able to do without too much difficulty. You can run good routes, come back to the ball, and find the soft spots in the defense. Concentrating is another story. When you’re running full speed and someone is bearing down on you, it’s tough to keep your eyes on the prize.

Concentration is key because it allows you to adjust to the ball as it comes your way. If you concentrate, you give yourself a chance to catch the ball even if it’s not perfect. If you don’t concentrate, the ball will hit you in the hands and pop out.

You can improve your concentration by doing drills that force you to focus on the ball. For example, have a friend or coach throw baseballs at you while you try to catch them with one hand. Or try catching bounce passes off of a trampoline. The more difficult the drill, the better your concentration will become.

Improve Hands

The main cause for drops is a lack of focus. The receiver needs to concentrate on the ball from the moment it leaves the quarterback’s hand all the way through the catch. Too often, receivers take their eye off the ball to start running their route before they have secured the catch. They need to be patient and not try to do too much too soon.

Receivers also need to use proper technique when they go up for a pass. They should extend their arms away from their body and use their fingertips, not their palms, to cradle the ball. And they should tuck the ball away into their body as soon as they can after making the catch.