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Running Backs With African Ties Lead Strong NFL Performances
Players linked to Cameroon, Nigeria and Liberia delivered key scores and yardage in multiple games.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Ground Game Standouts
Kyle Monangai carried the ball 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Bears defeated the Jets 23-12. His total reached 150 yards after adding four yards on one reception. Monangai had opened the season with 100 yards on 10 carries and one score plus 24 yards on two catches in a 59-37 win. Chuba Hubbard scored twice for the Panthers in their 32-26 victory over the Lions, including a 25-yard run in which he broke five tackles before being stopped two yards short. Alvin Kamara also scored twice in the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Falcons.
Defensive Contributions
Foyesade Oluokun recorded seven tackles, one red zone interception and one sack in the Jaguars' 22-17 win over the Bengals. Nick Emmanwori posted a strong outing in the Seahawks' 30-23 victory against the Chargers. Samson Ebukam added a sack for the Falcons. Basil Chijioke Okoye became the first NFL Africa IPP graduate to record a regular-season sack when the Giants beat the Cardinals 36-24. Nate Landman made 10 tackles for the Rams in their 24-20 win over the Eagles, while Andrew Mukuba intercepted a pass for the Eagles.
Emerging Milestones
Okoye, who began organized football three years ago, pinned the opposing quarterback eight yards deep late in the first half. His performance joined other Nigerian-born players who recorded sacks during the week, underscoring the expanding presence of athletes with African connections across the league.
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