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  • Alex Highsmith LB | PIT

    Steelers' Alex Highsmith: Sacks Jones twice Week 9

    Highsmith recorded four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble during the Steelers' 27-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Both of Highsmith's sacks came in the second half, with the latter resulting in a fumble that was recovered by Derrick Harmon and led to a Chris Boswell 46-yard field goal six plays later in the fourth quarter. Highsmith is now up to 3.5 sacks over six regular-season games, which is tied with Keeanu Benton for third most on the Steelers behind T.J. Watt (5.0) and Nick Herbig (4.5).

  • Brandon Dorlus DE | ATL

    Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Multiple sacks in loss

    Dorlus logged four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.

    Dorlus' role has varied throughout the season, but he topped 50 percent of defensive snaps in Week 9 for the first time in his last three games. He responded with his highest tackle total of the campaign and at least one sack for the first time since Week 2. Despite the strong showing, Dorlus has limited IDP value.

  • Budda Baker FS | ARI

    Cardinals' Budda Baker: Seven stops in MNF win

    Baker recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one fumble recovery in the Cardinals' victory over the Cowboys on Monday night.

    Baker recovered a second-quarter fumble by Jake Ferguson that was forced by LB Mack Wilson. Baker has started all eight games this season and has yet to miss a single defensive snap. On the year, the veteran safety is up to 56 tackles (26 solo), two pass breakups and the one fumble recovery.

  • Denzel Burke CB | ARI

    Cardinals' Denzel Burke: Season-high seven tackles in win

    Burke recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.

    With Max Melton sustaining a second-quarter concussion, Burke was forced into extensive playing time at cornerback, and the fifth-round rookie responded with a season-high seven tackles. If Melton is unable to play Week 10 against the Seahawks, Burke would be in line to see increased playing time against Seattle's new wideout quartet of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and playmaking rookie Tory Horton.

  • DaRon Bland CB | DAL

    Cowboys' DaRon Bland: Leads team in tackles Monday

    Bland logged 14 tackles (six solo) in Dallas' loss to the Cardinals on Monday.

    Bland's 14 tackles were not only the most on the team but also served as a new season-high total for the 26-year-old. He will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing during Dallas' Week 11 matchup versus the Raiders following the team's upcoming bye.

  • Tyrice Knight LB | SEA

    Seahawks' Tyrice Knight: Double-digit tackles in win

    Knight recorded 10 tackles (four solo) in the Seahawks' win over the Commanders on Sunday night.

    With Ernest Jones (knee) going down in the first half against Washington, Knight logged 37 defensive snaps and posted a season-high 10 tackles. The second-year linebacker has now recorded double-digit stops four times across 24 career regular-season contests. If Jones is unable to play Week 10 against the Cardinals, Knight would figure to be in line to start at linebacker.

  • Jalon Walker DE | ATL

    Falcons' Jalon Walker: Role ticks up

    Walker recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.

    Walker saw his role expand, logging a career-best 65 percent and 44 total defensive snaps. He responded with two sacks -- his first since Week 2 -- while also racking up five tackles. Walker could be in for a big second half of his rookie season, particularly if the Falcons continue to give him more responsibility.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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