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Ivory CoastFoyesade Oluokun Leads Standout Defensive Displays in Week 9
Foyesade Oluokun starred again for Jacksonville as several NFL players with African roots delivered big performances in Week 9.
Oluokun shines in Jaguars victory
Foyesade Oluokun delivered another strong performance for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. The linebacker of Nigerian heritage recorded seven tackles with six of them solo and added a sack in a 33-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
His early second quarter sack on Joe Fagano dropped the Ravens for a two yard loss on third down. That play halted a Baltimore drive while Jacksonville held a 10-3 lead. The Jaguars moved to 6-2 on the season. Oluokun now has two sacks and two interceptions this year. He is one of only two players in the league with multiple sacks and interceptions alongside Devin Lloyd of the Carolina Panthers.
Emmanwori and Landman make key plays
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori made a major play in a 17-3 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. With just over four and a half minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Emmanwori stopped Trey McBride on a fourth down pass from Gardner Minshew to keep Seattle ahead by 14 points. Seattle is now 5-4 on the year.
Linebacker Nate Landman, who was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, helped the LA Rams to a 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders. Landman recorded seven tackles with three solo, forced his third fumble of the season, and added a pass defended. The Rams secured their second straight victory.
More big efforts across the league
Several other players with African heritage contributed across the NFL in Week 9. Malik Mustapha grabbed an interception in the San Francisco 49ers 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Tyler Onyedim forced a fumble during the Denver Broncos 26-21 victory against the Carolina Panthers. Rome Odunze caught his first touchdown of the season in the Chicago Bears 27-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Emmett Johnson scored a touchdown in the Kansas City Chiefs 35-12 win over the New York Jets. Austin Ajiake forced a fumble in the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Josh Uche recorded a sack and a pass defended for the Miami Dolphins in a 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions, while Ifeatu Melifonwu had a pass defended and a fumble recovery for the Buccaneers.
What it means for the next game
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (NFL, Sun, 15 Nov): Tennessee Titans win 19%, Jacksonville Jaguars win 81%; projected score Tennessee Titans 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 27. Our safest pick: Jaguars to win.
Seattle Seahawks at Las Vegas Raiders (NFL, Sun, 15 Nov): Las Vegas Raiders win 29%, Seattle Seahawks win 71%; projected score Las Vegas Raiders 17, Seattle Seahawks 24. Our safest pick: Seahawks to win.
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