It’s been a rough few weeks for Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. After showing promise in the first three weeks, things unraveled for Forbes in Week 4 against A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Forbes struggled again the following week against Chicago wide receiver D.J. Moore. Then, over the next three weeks, Forbes didn’t play in Week 6 and played five snaps in Weeks 7 and 8. In total, since Week 4, Forbes had played a total of 34 snaps over the last four games.
Late last week, Forbes posted on Instagram that he was back, leading everyone to assume he’d be back on the field against the New England Patriots.
Forbes did play against the Patriots and, according to Pro Football Focus, was targeted four times but did not allow one catch. Even more, Forbes broke up three passes thrown in his direction.
It was the type of performance that encouraged coaches and fans. As for his teammates, they always had his back.
After the game, some of Forbes’ teammates took to Twitter — or X — to shower the rookie with praise.
First was fellow cornerback Benjamin St-Juste.
Hell of a game by #13 don’t call it a come back #httc
— Benjamin St-Juste (@Benj_Juice) November 5, 2023
Injured safety — and team captain — Jeremy Reaves.
Prada you kid, the persistent always prevail!🖤 @emmanuelforbes7 pic.twitter.com/0PyShK7NMI
— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) November 5, 2023
Finally, standout safety Kam Curl weighed in on the rookie:
13 like that fr🎸 Strapped up Shawty
— Kam Curl (@KCurl_2) November 5, 2023
Forbes should have had his second career interception, but the New England wide receiver made sure that didn’t happen.
Can Forbes continue to build off that performance next week against the Seattle Seahawks and their trio outstanding trio of wideouts.