"Last Sunday, when the Miami Dolphins had a thrilling overtime win over the Washington Commanders in Madrid, linebacker Jordyn Brooks wore the number of tackles he had on his jersey. Twenty. It earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors - over teammate and cornerback Jack Jones, who tilted the international game in the Dolphins' favor when he intercepted the first pass of overtime in Commanders territory, and over Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett's four-sack performance in defeat against the Baltimore Ravens."
"It's only fitting that Brooks and Thomas are being mentioned together again. When Brooks recorded 143 tackles in 2024, his first season with Miami after spending his first four in Seattle, it was the most by any Dolphins player since his fellow Texas Tech alum, Thomas, had 165 in 2006. The two have been connected through their shared alma maters, professional teams and tackling prowess."
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks wore the number 20 on his jersey during an overtime win in Madrid and recorded 20 tackles, tying his career high. The performance earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week over notable defenders including Jack Jones and Myles Garrett. Brooks consistently eluded or defeated blocks to reach ball carriers and frequently cleaned up plays by arriving at the point of attack. The 20 tackles were the most by any NFL player this season, the most in any league international game, and the most by a Dolphins defender since Zach Thomas in 2006. Brooks recorded 143 tackles in 2024, the most by a Dolphin since Thomas' 165, and he and Thomas share Texas Tech roots and ongoing offseason contact.
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