Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs records two interceptions against Green Bay Packers.
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00:00 Cornerback Jerry Jacobs has a bounce back performance against the Green Bay Packers
00:03 recording two interceptions in the game.
00:06 Here today to break down that performance is SI Alliance John Macrin.
00:09 John, give me your thoughts and analysis on the way that Jerry Jacobs played.
00:13 Yeah, Cameron, really unique when you look at this player.
00:17 I think he's a player that has been really criticized by the fan base knowing that he's
00:21 a physical corner, one in which his game kind of is conducive for the officials to throw
00:27 flags.
00:28 It's a new NFL.
00:29 You can't really touch these NFL wide receivers beyond five yards.
00:33 And I know it's a physical game, but unfortunately, early in the year, Jerry Jacobs was besieged
00:39 by penalty flags.
00:40 But the reason Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn and the coaches trust him is that he's a true
00:46 competitor, a gritty warrior, a player that even can be criticized heavily by the fan
00:51 base, but then bounces back.
00:53 Look, I think that he embodies everything the Lions would like in a defender in that
00:57 he battled back from a tough injury, earned his spot to play alongside Cam Sutton.
01:02 And even though he's hearing whispers that Emmanuel Mosley might even come in and take
01:06 his job, he still has that standout performance where he's in the right spot and secures two
01:12 interceptions.
01:13 I think that sometimes a player like Jerry Jacobs is an easy target for fans to look
01:17 at and say, hey, the officials are throwing flags at him.
01:21 But he came out after the win against the Falcon and said, look, those that watch film
01:25 see what I bring to the table, my physicality, being in the right spot, breaking up plays,
01:30 understanding blocking assignments and things like that.
01:32 So you recognize that Jerry Jacobs is an asset.
01:35 And Dan Campbell, after the victory against the Packers, said no matter what, even with
01:40 the returning Emmanuel Mosley, Jerry Jacobs has a role on this team because of his versatility,
01:45 his energy and his willingness to play even on special teams.
01:49 So you look at Jerry Jacobs, he is a true fit in this defense and you hope that he can
01:54 even build off this performance moving forward.
01:56 Two interceptions against Jordan Love really aiding the defense in a quality win.
02:01 Jerry Jacobs has certainly been money for the Detroit Lions this season.
02:04 John, thanks for all the time.