Quinyon Mitchell allowed just 2 receptions for 6 yards on 6 targets across 22 matchups against Emeka Egbuka, with all six targets coming in tight windows. Those 6 tight window targets are tied for the most in any WR-CB matchup in a game since 2018. The Buccaneers lost -5.7 EPA when targeting Egbuka against Mitchell in coverage. In contrast, Egbuka caught 2 of 4 targets against other defenders for 95 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell was equally effective in his other coverage assignments, allowing zero receptions on three targets, including another tight window target.
Mitchell had a career-high five passed defensed and allowed two receptions for six yards on nine targets in the Eagles’ 31-25 win over Tampa Bay. Per Next Gen Stats, he allowed a passer rating of 39.6 when targeted in Week 4, the lowest mark this season among any defender targeted nine-or-more times in a single game.