NFL Explosive Receptions Leaders: Wide Receivers (2026)
Statyx · Updated through Week 10
Christian Watson (GB) leads NFL wide receivers in explosive receptions this season at 17, through Week 10. Catches the play by play counts as explosive plays. Below are the top 50 qualified receivers with their targets, catches and yards.
Top 50 wide receivers in explosive receptions
| # | Receiver | Team | Explosive Receptions | GP | TGT | REC | YDS | TGT SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Watson | GB | 17 | 9 | 74 | 49 | 879 | 22.5% |
| 2 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | 16 | 9 | 99 | 71 | 1036 | 35.7% |
| 3 | Rome Odunze | CHI | 15 | 9 | 51 | 32 | 528 | 17.5% |
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 14 | 9 | 108 | 70 | 904 | 33.0% |
| 4 | Luther Burden III | CHI | 14 | 9 | 65 | 49 | 644 | 22.3% |
| 4 | Matthew Golden | GB | 14 | 9 | 92 | 53 | 783 | 28.0% |
| 7 | Drake London | ATL | 11 | 9 | 67 | 44 | 692 | 27.7% |
| 7 | Malik Nabers | NYG | 11 | 9 | 85 | 58 | 692 | 28.9% |
| 7 | Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | 11 | 8 | 71 | 46 | 625 | 25.1% |
| 10 | Chris Olave | NO | 10 | 8 | 83 | 56 | 734 | 28.1% |
| 10 | Tee Higgins | CIN | 10 | 8 | 67 | 48 | 758 | 23.2% |
| 12 | George Pickens | DAL | 9 | 8 | 62 | 39 | 533 | 21.2% |
| 12 | Zay Flowers | BAL | 9 | 8 | 64 | 43 | 614 | 30.3% |
| 14 | DeMario Douglas | NE | 8 | 9 | 46 | 31 | 434 | 17.4% |
| 14 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | 8 | 8 | 73 | 53 | 647 | 25.3% |
| 14 | Jameson Williams | DET | 8 | 8 | 46 | 28 | 468 | 17.1% |
| 14 | KC Concepcion | CLE | 8 | 9 | 55 | 37 | 437 | 19.9% |
| 14 | Mike Evans | SF | 8 | 6 | 39 | 27 | 420 | 23.5% |
| 14 | Tre Tucker | LV | 8 | 9 | 56 | 33 | 529 | 18.0% |
| 20 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | 7 | 8 | 86 | 61 | 657 | 32.0% |
| 20 | Davante Adams | LAR | 7 | 6 | 49 | 30 | 480 | 20.2% |
| 20 | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | 7 | 8 | 63 | 43 | 527 | 27.6% |
| 20 | Kayshon Boutte | HOU | 7 | 8 | 28 | 19 | 319 | 10.4% |
| 20 | Keon Coleman | BUF | 7 | 8 | 33 | 23 | 304 | 14.9% |
| 20 | Parker Washington | JAX | 7 | 8 | 55 | 29 | 493 | 24.9% |
| 20 | Puka Nacua | LAR | 7 | 7 | 93 | 70 | 715 | 36.0% |
| 27 | Denzel Boston | CLE | 6 | 9 | 60 | 32 | 507 | 21.7% |
| 27 | Jahan Dotson | ATL | 6 | 9 | 32 | 16 | 353 | 13.2% |
| 27 | Jaylen Waddle | DEN | 6 | 9 | 52 | 30 | 337 | 20.1% |
| 27 | Jaylin Noel | HOU | 6 | 7 | 23 | 19 | 331 | 10.0% |
| 27 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | 6 | 7 | 51 | 31 | 393 | 28.7% |
| 27 | Michael Wilson | ARI | 6 | 9 | 88 | 51 | 546 | 25.7% |
| 27 | Nico Collins | HOU | 6 | 6 | 39 | 28 | 384 | 20.2% |
| 34 | Elic Ayomanor | TEN | 5 | 8 | 26 | 13 | 211 | 11.1% |
| 34 | Jakobi Meyers | JAX | 5 | 8 | 37 | 26 | 374 | 16.7% |
| 34 | Jalen Coker | CAR | 5 | 7 | 49 | 31 | 393 | 20.1% |
| 34 | Josh Downs | KC | 5 | 9 | 57 | 33 | 354 | 19.9% |
| 34 | Malachi Fields | NYG | 5 | 9 | 39 | 22 | 350 | 13.3% |
| 34 | Malik Washington | MIA | 5 | 8 | 48 | 33 | 350 | 24.0% |
| 34 | Quentin Johnston | LAC | 5 | 7 | 30 | 13 | 260 | 14.1% |
| 34 | Rashod Bateman | BAL | 5 | 9 | 31 | 20 | 294 | 12.9% |
| 34 | Romeo Doubs | NE | 5 | 6 | 24 | 14 | 261 | 13.4% |
| 34 | Stefon Diggs | WAS | 5 | 8 | 59 | 36 | 386 | 22.9% |
| 34 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | 5 | 5 | 27 | 15 | 230 | 17.9% |
| 34 | Tre' Harris | LAC | 5 | 7 | 35 | 21 | 262 | 17.7% |
| 34 | Treylon Burks | WAS | 5 | 7 | 25 | 14 | 260 | 11.5% |
| 47 | Adonai Mitchell | NYJ | 4 | 5 | 34 | 16 | 265 | 22.8% |
| 47 | Antonio Williams | WAS | 4 | 9 | 41 | 28 | 326 | 14.6% |
| 47 | Caleb Douglas | MIA | 4 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 296 | 22.1% |
| 47 | Carnell Tate | TEN | 4 | 7 | 51 | 34 | 413 | 26.2% |
Reading a leaderboard for receiving props
Volume comes first for a receiving yards or receptions prop: targets, target share and the routes he runs. Efficiency such as yards per route says how well he turns that volume into yards. Set the season line beside his last few weeks and his matchup: the Coverage Engine shows how he does against man and zone, and defense vs wide receivers shows what each opponent allows.
NFL explosive receptions leaders: questions
- Who leads NFL wide receivers in explosive receptions in 2026?
- Christian Watson (GB) at 17 through Week 10, ahead of Jaxon Smith-Njigba (16) and Rome Odunze (15).
- What does explosive receptions measure?
- Catches the play by play counts as explosive plays.
- Who qualifies for the leaderboard?
- Wide receivers who have played enough of their team's snaps this season to be ranked on the NFL Data Lab board. A receiver below the bar is left off, so a few big games do not top the list.
- Can I see tight ends, running backs or other weeks?
- Yes, in the NFL Data Lab: every position, any single week or range of weeks, home or away, and game situations such as the red zone.