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Seahawks' Boye Mafe back to his best as Nigeria stars in NFL week 7
In Week 7 of the NFL, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe showcased his talent with a standout performance, including a crucial strip-sack that led to a touchdown in a 34-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Despite struggling with injuries earlier in the season, Mafe's impactful play helped the Seahawks snap a three-game losing streak and maintain their lead in the NFC West. Other players with Nigerian ties also made notable contributions, highlighting the growing influence of African athletes in the league.
In Week 7 of the NFL, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe showcased his talent with a standout performance, including a crucial strip-sack that led to a touchdown in a 34-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Despite struggling with injuries earlier in the season, Mafe's impactful play helped the Seahawks snap a three-game losing streak and maintain their lead in the NFC West. Other players with Nigerian ties also made notable contributions, highlighting the growing influence of African athletes in the league.
Levis shoulders blame for pick-six that sent Titans to loss
In a disappointing season opener, Titans quarterback Will Levis took responsibility for a crucial pick-six that contributed to a 24-17 loss against the Chicago Bears. Levis expressed regret over his decision-making, especially after initially leading the game with a touchdown pass to Chigoziem Okonkwo. Despite a strong defensive performance from the Titans, the Bears capitalized on special teams and defensive plays to secure an improbable victory, marking a historic win for Chicago.
In a disappointing season opener, Titans quarterback Will Levis took responsibility for a crucial pick-six that contributed to a 24-17 loss against the Chicago Bears. Levis expressed regret over his decision-making, especially after initially leading the game with a touchdown pass to Chigoziem Okonkwo. Despite a strong defensive performance from the Titans, the Bears capitalized on special teams and defensive plays to secure an improbable victory, marking a historic win for Chicago.
Derrick Henry tosses second TD of season to Chigoziem Okonkwo
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry threw a touchdown pass to Chigoziem Okonkwo, giving the Titans an early lead over the Seattle Seahawks. This marks Henry's second touchdown pass of the season.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry threw a touchdown pass to Chigoziem Okonkwo, giving the Titans an early lead over the Seattle Seahawks. This marks Henry's second touchdown pass of the season.
Chigoziem Okonkwo - Good to go for Sunday
Okonkwo (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Okonkwo (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins shines in win, teammate Nick Westbrook-Ikhine also performs well
In Sunday's win against the Bengals, Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins had 4 receptions for 63 yards, while teammate Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had 5 receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. TE Chigoziem Okonkwo had a quiet game with only 3 targets and 5.9 PPR points. The Titans will face the Colts in Week 5.
In Sunday's win against the Bengals, Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins had 4 receptions for 63 yards, while teammate Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had 5 receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. TE Chigoziem Okonkwo had a quiet game with only 3 targets and 5.9 PPR points. The Titans will face the Colts in Week 5.