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Jaguars Hold Off Eagles as Oluokun Leads Defensive Effort
Nigerian-American linebacker posts key tackles in narrow victory while other players with African ties deliver strong showings across Week 5
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Steady Presence in Jacksonville Win
Foyesade Oluokun recorded 10 tackles, six of them solo, plus one tackle for loss.
Impact Plays on Both Sides of the Ball
Nate Landman posted 13 tackles and forced two fumbles for the Rams in their 37-34 loss to the Bills. Jaxon Smith-Njigba gained 118 total yards, including 102 on five receptions, and scored on a 16-yard catch-and-run in the Seahawks' 32-29 defeat to the 49ers. Malik Mustapha collected seven tackles with five solo stops, recovered a fumble and defended a pass in the 49ers win.
Additional Contributions Around the League
Boye Mafe recorded a sack and forced fumble in the Bengals' 31-24 win. Sam Kamara notched his first career sack in the Browns' 17-12 loss. Samson Ebukam added a sack to his season total of 2.5 over the past three games during the Falcons' 30-23 defeat. Other players with African ties also made plays in victories and losses alike.
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