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Richard Sherman in class of his own among NFL cornerbacks in key stat

49ers cornerback Richard Sherman returned to the lineup in the team's 28-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but he remained interception-less in his first season in San Francisco.

That doesn't mean the 30-year-old's been ineffective, though. According to football analytics site Pro Football Focus, Sherman's allowing receptions when he drops into coverage at a far lower rate than his peers.

Good luck completing passes on Richard Sherman this season: pic.twitter.com/71a0EOprKX

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 8, 2018

In fact, Sherman's 146 coverage snaps represent the entirety of his season, meaning he's only allowed one reception in four games with the 49ers this year.