AJ Barner — Week 6: Three Catches, 16 Yards

2026 NFL Season · Half-PPR Scoring · Friday, Oct 16

Barner caught 3 of 4 targets for 16 yards against the Broncos, his longest an 11-yarder on third and 15, in a 17-14 overtime loss in Denver.

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AJ Barner was a minor piece against the Broncos: 4 targets, 3 catches, 16 yards, -1.5 expected points added (EPA) on his targets. EPA is what a play was worth given down, distance and field position.

His longest came down 14-3 in the fourth quarter. Third and 15 at midfield: 11 yards to the Denver 39, 4 short, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba converted the fourth and 4. A throw to him at the Denver 14 fell incomplete later on that touchdown drive. Through Week 5 he had 20 targets, 12 catches, 122 yards and -7.9 EPA.

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