Notably, Fitzgerald has more tackles than drops in his career, with 41 tackles to 29 drops. And should Fitzgerald instead decide to call it a career and retire, he would end his 17-year tenure in the NFL second only to Jerry Rice in career receptions and receiving yards, with 17,492 yards on 1,432 catches.
Is it true Larry Fitzgerald has more tackles than dropped passes?
A more eye popping statistic is that even though Fitzgerald has had 34 quarterback changes throughout his career, he has still demonstrated his reliability as receiver as he has racked up more tackles, 39, than he's dropped passes, 29.
Which NFL wide receiver has more career tackles than dropped passes?
Conversation. Larry Fitzgerald has more career tackles than he does drops.
How many drops does Larry Fitzgerald have?
Per PFF (subscription required), Fitzgerald has been targeted 1,098 times (playoffs included) since the start of the 2007 season. Of his 1,098 targets, he has only registered 23 drops.
What is Larry Fitzgerald drop percentage?
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has dropped a mere 34 passes on 996 catchable targets in the PFF era (2006-present). That career drop percentage of 3.41 percent is the best among any receiver in the PFF era with at least 150 catchable targets.
45 related questions foundWho has the least drops in NFL history?
Larry Fitzgerald has the best hands in NFL history, and this stat proves it. Larry Fitzgerald's hands are so impressive he might have the most mind-boggling stat of any wide receiver to ever play the game. Over the course of his career, Fitzgerald has more tackles (39) than drops (29).
How many passes Deandre Hopkins dropped?
But this was just a glimpse at how reliable Hopkins was last season. He dropped only one pass out of his team-leading 160 targets (0.06%), compared to a 2% drop rate in 2019.
How many passes has Randy Moss dropped?
Moss currently leads the league in dropped passes with five.
What wide receiver has the most tackles?
Matthew Slater has the most career tackles by a wide receiver, with 127 tackles.
Is Larry Fitzgerald retired?
Larry Fitzgerald opted not to play the 2021 season, the first step towards retirement after a stellar NFL career. Fitzgerald won't retire from the league yet, but admitted he's not coming back to play football. "I had a great run. It was fun.
How many records does Larry Fitzgerald have?
Fitzgerald's career numbers — 1,432 catches (second all time), 17,492 receiving yards (second all time), 121 touchdown catches (sixth all time) — are only part of his story.
How many dropped passes does Calvin Johnson have?
According to Pro Football Focus, Johnson, who did not practice today, has 10 drops in 13 games this year and dropped 14 passes in 16 games last season. In 2009-11, Johnson had 18 drops total, according to PFF.
Did Larry Fitzgerald get released?
Larry Fitzgerald has not officially announced his retirement from the NFL yet. He is a free agent but he doesn't seem to be interested in signing anywhere right now.
How long was Larry Fitzgerald in the NFL?
Fitzgerald played college football at University of Pittsburgh, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the third overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, where he then played for 17 seasons. He is widely considered by fans, coaches and peers to be one of the greatest receivers in NFL history.
Who is the best wide receiver of all time?
Jerry Rice is simply the best. He's the NFL leader in career touchdowns, receiving yards, receptions, and touchdown receptions. In 20 seasons he won three Super Bowls and went to 13 Pro Bowls. As the best wideout in NFL history, he also belongs on the list of greatest football players of all time.
How old is Owens?
Owens, now 48 years old, wants to prove he can still play at a high level -- 12 years after his final NFL game. His 15,934 career receiving yards rank third in NFL history (behind only Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald), while his 153 receiving touchdowns are also third (behind only Rice and Randy Moss).
How many career catches does DeAndre Hopkins have?
DeAndre Hopkins has caught 789 passes in his career.
What is DeAndre Hopkins overall?
DeAndre Hopkins on Madden NFL 22
On Madden NFL 22, DeAndre Hopkins has an Overall Rating of 97 as a Superstar X-Factor with Physical Archetype and has a Short Stride Loose Running Style.
Who leads NFL in 2021 dropped passes?
Patrick Mahomes leads NFL in passes dropped in 2021.
How many passes has Julio Jones dropped?
Julio Jones has attempted 0 passes in his career, according to statmuse.com. So far, he has played eleven (11) seasons for both the Falcons and Titans. He has made a total of 874 catches for 13,272 yards and scored 61 touchdowns.
