Commander Country

Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes Records First Career Interception vs. Broncos: 'It Means a Lot!'

“It means a lot," Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes said postgame. "Hopefully, I get a lot more. Just keep it going and keep winning.”

Jeremy Brener

In this story:

Emmanuel Forbes is celebrating after recording his first career interception in the Washington Commanders' 35-33 win against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

In just his second NFL game, Forbes is doing what he was able to do in college ... intercept opposing quarterbacks.

Here's a look at his first career pick against Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson ...

While it looked questionable as to whether Forbes held onto the ball, the officials reviewed the play and the ruling was upheld, resulting in the Mississippi State alum's first interception.

Forbes had 14 interceptions during three seasons with the Bulldogs, including six pick-sixes, an FBS record.

Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (13) celebrates his interception with safety Darrick Forrest (22) and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) and safety Percy Butler (35) in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (13) celebrates his interception with safety Darrick Forrest (22) and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) and safety Percy Butler (35) in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

“It means a lot," Forbes said postgame. "Hopefully, I get a lot more. Just keep it going and keep winning.”

Many people questioned the Forbes pick so early in the draft, considering he became the only cornerback drafted since 2000 who weighed in under 170 pounds at the scouting event. However, Forbes has the opportunity to make an immediate impact for this Commanders defense.

Forbes' interception could prove to be very key for the Commanders. After trailing 21-3, the Commanders rallied to score 18 unanswered points to tie the game.

“We just told each other to keep going, it’s a four-quarter game," Forbes said. "We never are out of the game. We just kept going and came out with the victory.”

The Commanders have now come back from trailing in the fourth quarter in two straight games. While they may not have done a great job in the beginning of games, second-half plays like Forbes' interception is a big reason why Washington is 2-0.

The Commanders hope to keep their record perfect when they visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Published
Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

Home/News