Three NFL surprises trail the Cowboys in the 2026 top five for contested catches.

The **Dallas Cowboys lead the NFL in contested catches in 2026**, with 55 through seven games. CeeDee Lamb has caught 52.9% of his contested targets, while George Pickens has converted 45.5%, helping make Dallas’ receiver duo the league’s most productive in traffic.

The Houston Texans rank second with 39 contested catches, led by Nico Collins, whose 66.7% contested-catch rate tops qualified receivers. The Pittsburgh Steelers have 34, the Green Bay Packers 33, and the New Orleans Saints 32—unexpectedly strong totals for teams not widely viewed as having the league’s deepest receiving groups. Green Bay’s Matthew Golden and Christian Watson have also made an impact, while Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele contribute for New Orleans.

### Key Takeaways
– Dallas tops the NFL with 55 contested catches.
– Houston is second, and Nico Collins leads qualified receivers with a 66.7% contested-catch rate.
– Pittsburgh, Green Bay, and New Orleans round out the top five.
– The standings highlight how several unexpected teams are winning at the catch point.

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