NFL Player News
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Joey Porter Jr. CB | PIT
Steelers' Joey Porter: Logs sack, interception in Week 9
Porter logged eight tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) during the Steelers' 27-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
It was a busy day for Porter, whose eight stops were second most on the Steelers behind Payton Wilson (14). Porter was credited with the first sack of his NFL career early in the third quarter, and he helped the Steelers seal the victory late in the fourth quarter, when he picked off an overthrown pass from Daniel Jones intended for Alec Pierce. Porter has logged 21 tackles (16 solo) and nine pass defenses in the four games since Pittsburgh's Week 5 bye.
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Ty Okada SAF | SEA
Seahawks' Ty Okada: Five tackles, INT in SNF victory
Okada recorded five tackles (two solo) and one interception in the Seahawks' win over the Commanders on Sunday night.
Okada made his fifth start of the season against Washington and has played all 278 defensive snaps across Seattle's last four contests. Julian Love (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve last Friday, paving the way for Okada to remain the starter in the immediate future. On the season, Okada is up to a career-high 32 tackles (21 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four pass breakups, including the one pick, on 66 percent of the defensive snaps.
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LaCale London DT | ATL
Falcons' LaCale London: Gets after Maye
London recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
London returned from a three-game absence and logged a season-high 28 defensive snaps. He made good use of the opportunity by logging the first two sacks of his career. London is not particularly IDP relevant despite the strong showing.
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Payton Wilson LB | PIT
Steelers' Payton Wilson: Massive performance in Week 9 win
Wilson logged 14 tackles (10 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Steelers' 27-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Wilson moved into a starting role Week 9 due to the absence of Cole Holcomb (illness). Wilson took advantage of the opportunity, playing 66 snaps on defense and 17 on special teams while leading both teams with a career-high 14 stops. He also registered his first interception of the season in the second quarter, when he jumped in front of a Daniel Jones pass intended for Josh Downs, which led to a 12-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Pat Freiermuth two plays later. Wilson and Holcomb have worked in rotation at inside linebacker for much of the season, though the former's performance during Sunday's win could earn him a larger share of defensive snaps moving forward.
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Tershawn Wharton DE | CAR
Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Best game of season in Week 9 win
Wharton recorded seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Panthers' win over the Packers on Sunday.
Wharton made just his fifth start of the season after missing time earlier in the year to injuries. Against Green Bay, Wharton logged season-highs in playing time (91 percent of the defensive snaps) and tackles, while recording his second sack of the campaign.
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Tre'von Moehrig SAF | CAR
Panthers' Tre'von Moehrig: Five tackles, INT in Week 9 win
Moehrig recorded five tackles (three solo) and two pass breakups including one interception, in the Panthers' win over the Packers on Sunday.
Moehrig has started all nine games this season, and his two pass breakups against Green Bay were his first two of the season. With the Packers leading just 7-6 in the third quarter, Moehrig picked off Jordan Love and returned it 36 yards to the Green Bay 38-yard line, helping set up a Rico Dowdle touchdown run on the ensuing possession. On the year, Moehrig has posted 55 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and the one interception on 97 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Chamarri Conner DB | KC
Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Five stops in Week 9
Conner recorded five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Bills.
Conner has had an inconsistent season, and that continued in Week 10. However, his modest stat line might be misleading, as he logged 32 snaps inside the box, usage that typically leads to plenty of opportunities for tackles. The Chiefs are entering their bye, but Conner should have a chance to bounce back in Week 11 against Denver.
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Derwin James FS | LAC
Chargers' Derwin James: Leading tackler in win
James tallied eight tackles (five solo) during the Chargers' win versus the Titans on Sunday.
James was dealing with an ankle injury leading up to the game but had a strong outing nonetheless, as he ended up leading the team in tackles. Across nine games played this season, the 29-year-old has recorded 57 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and an interception. He will look to keep producing and add to his totals in the Week 10 matchup versus the Steelers.
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Christian Rozeboom LB | CAR
Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Career-high 15 tackles in win
Rozeboom recorded 15 tackles (seven solo) in the Panthers' win over the Packers on Sunday.
One week after posting a season-high 12 tackles in the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Bills, Rozeboom notched a career-high 15 stops against Green Bay on just 74 percent of the defensive snaps. Rozeboom has started all nine games this season, recording 77 tackles (39 solo) and one pass breakup on 88 percent of the defensive snaps. He's eighth in the NFL with his 77 tackles.
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Justin Reid SS | NO
Saints' Justin Reid: Racks up 13 tackles Sunday
Reid recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 34-10 loss against the Rams.
Reid was on the field for a season-high 76 defensive snaps in Week 9, and he made the most of his workload by posting the highest single-game tackle total of his career. A matchup against a run-heavy Carolina squad could set him up nicely to make some more stops in Week 10.