But while Jones is steady, Howard is a playmaker. All contract details come via a report from PFT so please credit them if using these numbers. "It's really amazing how he's so attracted to the ball and he really makes every play that comes to his side. 23 in points allowed per game (28.7). In 2020, with three games to play, Howard leads the league with nine interceptions and 17 passes defensed, and has 40 total tackles. The Associated Press released their 2020 All-Pro list on Friday, with two members of the Miami Dolphins finding their names on the list. In addition to his 10 interceptions, Howard also notched 20 pass deflections. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The result: 6 rec, 69 yards, 2 INTs and 3 PBUs, per PFF. Not particularly close. The argument against ball-hawking cornerbacks is that interceptions don't tell the full story of their play. I've played with good cornerbacks, don't get me wrong. Xavien Howard interceptions (1 to 10) NFL rankings headed in positive direction "That catch he made was phenomenal," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. Gilmore also fared better in terms of passer rating allowed (44.1) but was inferior in terms of completion percentage against (50.5%) and interceptions (6). If you underthrow it an inch, he can go up and do what he did. It's even more impressive he's having his best season following a rehab-filled offseason as he recovered from another knee surgery. Pass deflections: 20, 1st, Completion % as nearest defender: 46.9%, 4th Watt and Donald are having strong seasons, too. ", Xavien Howard grabs the INT! 6, Ex-Titan Wilson charged after high-speed chase, Covered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post. the official stats partner of the NFL. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Manages double-digit INTs in 2020 by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Howard recorded 51 tackles (40 solo), 20 defended passes, 10 … 1-32 based solely on the unit PFF grade of each team’s defensive backs during the 2020 NFL season.. 1. Points scored in first half (169 to 214) +9. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Sacks allowed (58 to 34) +18 Sacks by defense (23 to 41) +45. ... His presence helped the Dolphins’ pass defense rise from dead last in touchdowns allowed in 2019 to second-best in 2020. He's limited opposing quarterbacks to a 75.3 passer rating and a completion rate of only 55.4 percent. It wouldn’t be fair to label L’Jarius Sneed as a slot specialist, but … Yeah, he's one of the best corners I've been around and he's improving," said Dolphins coach Brian Flores, who is often judicious in delivering individual praise. When targeting Howard, opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 53.4, second-best among cornerbacks with at least 30 pass targets. But while Jones is steady, Howard is a playmaker. I kept that attitude coming off of injury of just being hungry," Howard said. ... Xavien Howard. After recently unveiling our final quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line rankings for the 2020 NFL season, it’s now time to do the same for the secondaries. And it was a rough day at the office for cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Noah Igbinoghene after ... No. "I feel like the sky is the limit for me if I keep on balling.". Miami (8-5) is in the thick of playoff contention, and Howard is a big reason why. "He's playing with a lot of confidence right now and we have a lot of confidence in him. A second-round pick from Baylor in 2016, Xavien Howard has grown into a tremendous player on the Miami Dolphins’ defense. Here’s why: NFL teams went for it 66 percent of the time on 4th-and-1. To match the modern NFL, we expanded the cornerback position on our 2020 NFL All-Pro defense to include three names. Since he entered the league in 2016, Xavien Howard has as many interceptions (13) as touchdowns allowed, per Pro Football Focus. ", Dolphins linebacker Shaq Lawson added: "Best cornerback in the league, you know what I'm saying? "We have seen him do it before. This was Xavien Howard’s bounce-back season. '", Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins added: "It just seems redundant at this point. His teammates are actively campaigning for him, and his most recent interception against Mahomes most certainly stands out. The veteran cornerback has rebounded from an injury-marred 2019. Xavien Howard of 2020 looks like Xavien Howard of 2018 -- and the NFL should take note By Adam H. Beasley, The Miami Herald 10/13/2020 At least 13 killed in … Jan 5th. The Associated Press released their 2020 All-Pro list on Friday, with two members of the Miami Dolphins finding their names on the list. It has been eight years since any player had nine interceptions in one season (Tim Jennings, 2012) and it has been 13 years since anyone had double-digit interceptions (Antonio Cromartie, 10, 2007). Let’s take those cornerbacks with at least 100 coverage snaps and chart them by targets and yards allowed per coverage snap in 2020. Reviewing Xavien Howard’s 2020 NFL season with the Dolphins. Both cornerbacks were among the best in the league at producing low QB ratings and completion percentages when passers were foolish enough to test them. Howard excels in man and zone coverage and regularly tackles in the run and screen game. "X is very, very talented. He's also the best player on a Dolphins defense that has improved from the No. After Cincy, Howard is primed for a showdown with Tyreek Hill, and then three weeks later a date with Stefon Diggs. Defensive end Jason Taylor was the last Dolphins player to win it in 2006. ... His total of 2,027 yards is the fifth-highest in NFL history.. He gets one every week. Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard had an incredible 2020 season. NFL News October 13, 2020 . NFL Defensive Player of the Year? Xavien Howard returned an interception for the Dolphins' second touchdown in a seven-second span during the first half, and they went on to snap a five-game … ... Xavien Howard. Seattle ranks dead last in passing yards allowed per game (368.7) and No. The answer for the Dolphins was simple: Xavien Howard. Baylor The Dolphins have now produced … Diggs caught eight passes on nine targets against the Jets last week for 86 yards in Bills debut. Dolphins returned to the line of victory with a breathtaking 20-3 victory at Meadowlands. #FinsUp: #LACvsMIA on CBS: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/p1akRoFoep pic.twitter.com/PTS7QFeJ2k. Do you have a sports website? ... His total of 2,027 yards is the fifth-highest in NFL history.. Dolphins Xavien Howard, Byron Jones show potential to be top CB duo. For a defender who doesn't do much on-field talking, Howard's play is screaming loudly: throw my way at your own peril. -24. XAVIEN HOWARD, CB, Dolphins Through 13 games in 2020, Howard has allowed 34 catches for 492 yards and three touchdowns on 72 targets as … Xavien Howard, CB, Miami Dolphins Sure, interceptions are a sexy stat. ... Xavien Howard is allowed to go for the football bad call — Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson) November 8, 2020. Howard had a league high 10 interceptions whilst limiting opposing quarterbacks to just a 51.5 percent completion rate and 48.3 passer rating when targeted. 1-32 based solely on the unit PFF grade of each team’s defensive backs during the 2020 NFL season.. 1. Cornerback: Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins, Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers & Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams. Xavien Howard had a career year in the 2020 NFL season. The result: 6 rec, 69 yards, 2 INTs and 3 PBUs, per PFF. Draft: Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. His two interceptions are misleading; he set a … @Iamxavienhoward #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/qpALrQK21z. Dolphins activate star CB Xavien Howard off reserve/COVID-19, PUP lists Ben Levine, Pro Football Rumors 8/27/2020 One in three Americans on unemployment benefits struggle to … Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Those seven picks are more than eight teams in the NFL this year and his career 0.37 interceptions per game is the fourth-highest among players who made their debut in the Super Bowl era, per Elias Sports. In 2019, Gilmore allowed 45 catches for 527 yards and zero touchdowns on 96 targets as the nearest defender, per NFL Next Gen Stats. You would think people would learn.". And it was a rough day at the office for cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Noah Igbinoghene after ... No. Sacks allowed (58 to 34) +18 Sacks by defense (23 to 41) +45. 30 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. In 2019, Gilmore won the award and beat out pass-rushing contenders, including T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers), Chandler Jones (Arizona Cardinals) and Shaq Barrett (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Howard has more interceptions than nine different teams this season. The 2016 second-round pick is giving up 6.6 yards per target, the lowest average of his career, though that number is higher than the 5.9 Gilmore allowed in 2019. July 4, 1993 2020 AP All-Pro Team: Dolphins' Xavien Howard, Rams' Jalen Ramsey are ... Jan 7th. -24. Through Dec. 15, 2020, Howard snagged 21 interceptions and broke up 52 passes through his first five seasons. The 2020 season was the Miami Dolphins' 51st in the National Football League, their 55th overall and their second under head coach Brian Flores.. ET, CBS), is sure to garner consideration for individual honors, and one of them will be Howard's bid for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Howard and Byron Jones form perhaps the league’s best cornerback tandem on a team that ranks second in the league in points allowed per game. NFL and PFF player stats for Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard on Pro Football Focus. With a league-leading nine interceptions through 13 games, Howard is deserving of the award. Since Byron Jones returned from the groin injury in Week 5, he and Xavien Howard have been targeted a combined 22 times. ... Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones, in three games, has allowed six catches for 66 yards on 10 targets (51 coverage snaps), zero touchdowns, interceptions or pass breakups. We present them here for purely educational purposes. It marked the fifth consecutive game Howard's elite thievery has been on center display. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is a two-time winner of the award, and Watt entered the 2020 season as two of the favorites to win the award, according to Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill. He has been targeted a ton this year, and I can’t seem to figure out why. Howard received $27.18 million fully guaranteed at signing and $46 million in total guarantees. Below, you will find every secondary ranked from Nos. Diggs caught eight passes on nine targets against the Jets last week for 86 yards in Bills debut. Howard has missed 24 games because of knee injuries, including 11 in 2019. Howard's seventh interception leads the league in 2020. Over the past 25 years, only two cornerbacks have won it -- Charles Woodson (2009) and New England's Stephon Gilmore (2019). in Houston, TX, College: Or write about sports? Through 13 games in 2020, Howard has allowed 34 catches for 492 yards and three touchdowns on 72 targets as the nearest defender, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Xavien Howard (born July 4, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Howard has allowed just 51.5 percent of passes thrown his way to be completed. 2020 — CB Xavien Howard (interceptions, 10); K Jason Sanders (scoring, 144 points*) 2018 — CB Xavien Howard (interceptions, 7*) 2017 — WR Jarvis Landry (receptions, 112) Best NFL fits for the draft's top wide receivers: Landing spots for Chase, Smith and more, Why Will Fuller will open up Miami Dolphins' offense for Tua Tagovailoa, NFL's 17-game schedule: Opponents for all 32 teams, How Chris Grier changed Dolphins' direction with Laremy Tunsil trade, In case it wasn't clear, Miami Dolphins are all-in on Tua Tagovailoa for 2021, NFL draft trade grades for Dolphins, 49ers, Eagles: Biggest winners, Garoppolo's future, more. Winner: Xavien Howard, CB, Miami Dolphins Aaron Donald was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year during the NFL Honors Awards Show. Do you have a blog? Points scored in first half (169 to 214) +9. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In one year the Dolphins have gone from worst to first in the NFL in points allowed, raising their playoff hopes. "That catch he made was phenomenal," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. This is the team’s eighth victory in the last 10 meetings with rival Jets. ... His presence helped the Dolphins’ pass defense rise from dead last in touchdowns allowed in 2019 to second-best in 2020. He is one interception shy of tying Dick Westmoreland (10, 1967) for the franchise record. 18 or wait? ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2019 in … They are the biggest challengers to Howard, who was off the board in preseason odds for Defensive Player of the Year. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Ball hawk rate (% of targets with pass defensed or INT): 20.8%, 7th. Hands down. This was Xavien Howard’s bounce-back season. Howard led the league in interceptions with 10, while also allowing just a 51.5 percent completion rate on 101 targets. The Rams allowed an NFL-best -0.13 expected … Consider this your alarm if you're still sleeping on X. Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) points and runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (not shown) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Howard leads the NFL this season with seven interceptions, and his shutdown skills have helped the Dolphins flummox foes with a blitz-happy … All rights reserved. Find out more. Xavien Howard, drafted in the 2 nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft, cashed in on a 5 year, 72 million dollar contract in the summer of 2019. And he has more interceptions through 13 games than any Dolphins player has had in a season in more than 50 years. Baltimore, Maryland 2020-11-30 16:05:10 – Travis Wingfield November 30, 2020 There is only one month left for the regular season in 2020. NFL interception leader Xavien Howard is powering the Miami Dolphins' upward trend. "It's cool to look over to his side and see him get so many damn interceptions," Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones said. "If I continue to play the way I've been playing, I feel like it will take care of itself," Howard said. Locked in man-to-man coverage in the slot on the NFL's most explosive wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, Howard erased Mahomes' plans of another Kansas City Chiefs touchdown in Week 14 as he leaped for a one-handed interception in the end zone. Barnwell: The 49ers, Dolphins and Eagles just shook up the NFL draft. At the time, he was coming off of a pro-bowl year where he had a league high 7 interceptions, allowed a 52.4% completion percentage, and a 61.2 QB rating. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Below, you will find every secondary ranked from Nos. "I want to focus on improving each day and proving to myself that I know what I can do on the field when I'm healthy.". ", Howard can't control what voters decide, but he says, "I'll just keep getting the ball for the offense and putting the ball in their hands and making plays.". 32 scoring defense in 2019 to No. Howard and Byron Jones form perhaps the league’s best cornerback tandem on a team that ranks second in the league in points allowed per game. Xavien Howard had a career year in the 2020 NFL season. PFR HOF Monitor: 20.60 (431st among DB, average HOF DB is 105.81), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, April 16, 5:44AM. Cornerback: Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins, Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers & Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams. Xavien Howard signed a five year, $75.25 million extension with the Dolphins on May 9, 2019. The Associated Press released their 2020 All-Pro list on Friday, with two members of the Miami Dolphins finding their names on the list. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. Howard, in five games, has allowed nine catches for 151 yards on 19 targets (147 coverage snaps), zero touchdowns, three interceptions and four pass breakups for a … Miami's incredible turnaround season, which continues Sunday against the New England Patriots (1 p.m. 30 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. For most of this season, Howard shadowed other teams' best wide receiver and the Dolphins are one of the NFL's most man-heavy and blitz-heavy teams, meaning he's regularly on an island. The office for cornerbacks Xavien Howard being with the Dolphins regular season in than. 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