PFF recognizes Commanders defender for Week 9 performance

Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was not only back Sunday, but he also made a top-10 NFL list.

Forbes, you recall, struggled mightily against A.J. Brown and the Eagles in Week 4 and the Bears in Week 5. Thus, Forbes was forced to sit out vs the N.Y. Giants and learn through observation.

Sunday, the Commanders narrowly defeated the Patriots in New England, and it was Forbes who made some nice plays.

In recognition of his fine effort and performance Sunday, Pro Football Focus declared Tuesday that Forbes was one of the top ten defenders for Week 9 games.

Forbes collected three solo tackles and, more importantly, defended two passes against the Patriots. They were the first official passes defended by Forbes since the Week 4 contest in Philadelphia against the Eagles.

The rookie from Mississippi State also jumped a route and nearly came up with an interception, but the offensive receiver appeared to commit pass interference on Forbes but was not flagged for the pass interference.

According to PFF, Forbes had such a good showing in the Week 9 contest that he graded out as the fifth-highest defender with an impressive 91.3 grade.

Here is the PFF Week 9 Top Ten Defenders List.