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It was a tough first assignment for Emmanuel Forbes, going up against a receiver trio of DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett, but he did a nice job holding his own on the outside.
According to Pro Football Focus, Forbes allowed three catches on five targets, totaling 38 yards. One of those three receptions went for 22 yards on a deep dig to Metcalf where Forbes appeared to be in zone coverage. On the very next play, he was in coverage against Metcalf on a downfield ball toward the end zone and though Metcalf got a little bit of separation, the pass fell incomplete.
The two other receptions he allowed were to tight end A.J. Barner, which went for 6 yards and 10 yards, both converting for first downs. So in terms of coverage against opposing receivers, Forbes only allowed one catch on three targets, all against Metcalf.
As slender as he is – he’s listed at 6 feet, 180 pounds – Forbes looked like a willing tackler on Sunday. He didn’t shy away from contact and though he did miss one tackle, he wasn’t afraid to stick his nose in and make a stop.
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