"Forbes put together arguably the best performance of his professional career against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11. The Rams placed a significant amount of faith in the Mississippi State product, matching him up with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba throughout. It was a massive leap of faith from head coach Sean McVay, but it paid off handsomely. According to Next Gen Stats, Forbes was matched up against Smith-Njigba 20 times, the most of any cornerback this season."
"He allowed three receptions from five targets for 30 receiving yards, equating to 1.5 yards per route. That is a season low for the explosive pass-catcher, and the defensive back also came up with a touchdown-saving pass breakup to round off an exceptional display."
Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and struggled enough in Washington to be released during his second season. The Los Angeles Rams acquired him and rebuilt his confidence while tailoring his role to emphasize strengths. Forbes developed through the latter half of 2024 and produced a breakout game in Week 11 versus the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams frequently matched him against Jaxon Smith-Njigba and limited the receiver to three catches on five targets for 30 yards, just 1.5 yards per route. Forbes also recorded a touchdown-saving pass breakup, signaling significant improvement.
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