Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses is already making a ridiculous splash in the NFL, helping his team jump out to a 3-0 start to the year. This dude is flat-out everywhere, and he’s not just showing up, he’s dominating early on.
Tying the League Lead in INTs? Yeah, You Heard That Right
Masses has been a ball hawk right from the jump. Through the first three weeks of the season, he’s tied for the NFL lead with three interceptions. That’s a huge impact for any defensive back, especially for someone making an immediate splash in coverage. He’s been all over the field, picking off passes and giving the Raiders a serious edge.
But Wait, His Passer Rating Allowed Is Even Crazier
As if tying for the league lead in interceptions wasn’t enough, Masses is also rocking an absolutely insane passer rating allowed in coverage. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he’s given up the third-lowest passer rating in coverage among all cornerbacks in the entire NFL this season, sitting at an unbelievable 18.2. Think about that for a second. Only Trent McDuffie from the Rams (13.7) and Mansoor Delane, the Chiefs rookie (16.7), are doing better. He’s shutting down guys like Justin Herbert from the Chargers, Tyler Shough from the Saints, and Malik Willis of the Dolphins. Passer rating allowed is a killer metric, taking into account everything from completion percentage to touchdowns and interceptions. To be this efficient against top-tier QBs? That’s just wild.
The season is still young, but Masses has already stamped his name as a seriously important contributor for the Raiders. He’s got to keep that production rolling, especially with his team in a prime spot for a playoff push this year. This guy is making waves, and you gotta wonder how long he can keep up this unbelievable pace.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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