Fantasy Player Profile Bobby Okereke
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BobbyOkereke
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- LB #58
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BobbyOkereke
- College: StanfordHeight: 73" Weight: 235lbDOB: 07-29-1996 Exp: 5
Year Total Pos Rk '22 138.00 9 '21 120.50 15 '20 76.50 24 '19 64.50 33
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vs. PHI: #12 vs opposing LB - 19.24 FPA
| Bye Week13 | Rank7 | % Rostered- | % Change- | WK 17 Pts8.50 | WK 18 Pts0.00 |
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| Wk | Opp | Results | Pts |
| 1 | DAL | 6.50 | |
| 2 | @ARI | 6.50 | |
| 3 | @SF | 7.50 | |
| 4 | SEA | 9.00 | |
| 5 | @MIA | 11.00 | |
| 6 | @BUF | 13.50 | |
| 7 | WAS | 10.00 | |
| 8 | NYJ | 8.00 | |
| 9 | @LV | 5.00 | |
| 10 | @DAL | 9.00 | |
| 11 | @WAS | 14.00 | |
| 12 | NE | 11.50 | |
| 13 | Bye | 0.00 | |
| 14 | GB | 5.50 | |
| 15 | @NO | 2.50 | |
| 16 | @PHI | 10.00 | |
| 17 | LA | 8.50 | |
| 18 | PHI | 0.00 |
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | DAL, | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 6.50 |
| 2 | @ARI, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 3 | @SF, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 7.50 |
| 4 | SEA, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 9.00 |
| 5 | @MIA, | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 11.00 |
| 6 | @BUF, | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | 13.50 |
| 7 | WAS, | 7 | - | - | - | - | 10.00 |
| 8 | NYJ, | 7 | - | - | - | - | 8.00 |
| 9 | @LV, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 10 | @DAL, | 7 | - | - | - | - | 9.00 |
| 11 | @WAS, | 6 | - | - | 2 | - | 14.00 |
| 12 | NE, | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | 11.50 |
| 13 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | GB, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 15 | @NO, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 16 | @PHI, | 8 | - | - | - | - | 10.00 |
| 17 | LA, | 2 | 1.5 | - | - | - | 8.50 |
| 18 | PHI, | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Bobby Okereke has seen his run stop rate dip from 13.8% in Weeks 1-12 to 7.3% since Week 14 | Weeks 14-17: 0 run stop
Updated Thu, Jan 4 at 9:18am -
Shines in first season in New York
Okereke tallied 149 tackles (92 solo), including 2.5 sacks, along with two interceptions and four forced fumbles over 17 games during the 2023 season.
Analysis: Okereke came over to the Giants after four campaigns with the Colts and made a big impact, leading the team in tackles, with his 149 the ninth most in the NFL and two shy of his career-high mark. He was also disruptive in the passing game, tying for second among linebackers in the league with 10 pass defenses, including a pair of picks, while registering a career high in sacks. Okereke is under contract through 2026 and should again be a strong IDP option as a tackling machine next season.
Published: Fri, Jan 12 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts big effort in loss to Rams
Okereke finished with 10 tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Okereke led the Giants in stops Sunday, recording his eighth double-digit tackle effort of the season. He also tallied 1.5 sacks after coming into the contest with no sacks since 2021. Getting to the quarterback isn't a frequent part of his role, but Okereke has been a standout IDP option throughout his first season in New York, and he needs nine tackles in the team's regular-season finale to match his career-best mark of 151.
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts big effort in loss to Rams
Okereke finished with 10 tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Okereke led the Giants in stops Sunday, recording his eighth double-digit tackle effort of the season. He also tallied 1.5 sacks after coming into the contest with no sacks since 2021. Getting to the quarterback isn't a frequent part of his role, but Okereke has been a standout IDP option throughout his first season in New York, and he needs nine tackles in the team's regular-season finale to match his career-best mark of 151.
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Records 10 stops in Week 16 loss
Okereke finished Monday's loss to the Eagles with 10 tackles (eight solo) and a deflected pass.
Analysis: Okereke has been excellent in his first season with the Giants, though his tackle output had been on the decline prior to Monday, and he posted a season-low three stops Week 15 versus Indianapolis. The fifth-year linebacker bounced back with 10 tackles against Philadelphia, tying for the team lead and marking his seventh double-digit tackle effort of the campaign. Okereke ranks 10th in the NFL with 132 stops on the season, and he has a chance of reaching his career-best mark of 151 tackles,…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Pushes past injury in big effort
Okereke notched eight tackles (seven solo) and picked off a pass against New England in Sunday's Week 12 10-7 win.
Analysis: Okereke suffered a partial rib fracture and a dislocated pinky finger against Washington last week, but he entered Sunday's contest without an injury designation following a DNP/LP/LP practice progression during Week 12 prep. The veteran linebacker met his usual level of excellence despite the injuries, finishing in a tie for second on the Giants in stops and picking off his second pass of the year. Given the eventual winning margin of just three points, Okereke's interception in the second…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 10:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 12
Okereke (hip) carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reported Friday that Okereke is dealing with a partial rib fracture as well as a dislocated pinky finger he sustained against the Commanders in Week 11. Okereke missed Wednesday's practice while dealing with his injuries, but he logged a limited session both Thursday and Friday and is set to suit up Sunday. He had a season-high 14 tackles against Washington and has played every single defensive snap for the Giants this season.
Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Thursday
Okereke (hip) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant Wednesday, Okereke appears to be trending in the right direction. He underwent X-rays following Sunday's win at Washington, but he appears to have avoided anything serious. More clarity on his status for Week 12 will come following Friday's final injury report.
Published: Thu, Nov 23 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Okereke (hip) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Okereke also underwent X-rays following Sunday's win at Washington, but the exact severity of his injury is still unclear at this point. If he can't practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely end up being sidelined in Week 12.
Published: Wed, Nov 22 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 14 stops Week 11
Okereke tallied 14 tackles (six solo) and forced two fumbles against Washington in a 31-19 victory Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke battled a hip issue during practice this week but was cleared to play coming into the weekend. The talented linebacker showed no ill effects from the injury, posting a season-high 14 stops to lead New York. Okereke also forced two fumbles, one of which was recovered by the Giants as Washington was driving down the field late in the third quarter. Okereke has been a strong IDP play with six double-digit tackle efforts in his 11 contests so far this season.
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to play Sunday
Okereke (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: New York's leading tackler was able to log limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday after recording a DNP on Wednesday, and it now seems as if he's been able to move past his hip issue. Okereke has been a bright spot on a 2-8 Giants team, recording 91 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles thus far.
Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets back to practice Thursday
Okereke (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Okereke did not practice Wednesday, so his limited participation Thursday indicates he's made some progress. However, if he's unable to upgrade to full participation Friday, he'll probably carry an injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Nov 16 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hip injury
Okereke (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Okereke played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, as he has all season, in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Due to that, it's hard to know how severe the injury may be or if he's really in danger of missing any time moving forward. His practice status for Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring as the team continues its prep for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Commanders.
Published: Wed, Nov 15 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team with 11 tackles Week 10
Okereke tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 49-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: New York was blown out by Dallas for the second time this season, but that didn't impact Okereke's ability to rack up stops. He finished with double-digit tackles for the fifth time on the campaign, and he's up to a team-best 91 stops through 10 games. Okereke has established a reliable fantasy floor, as he's recorded at least seven tackles in all but one of his appearances this season.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Records seven tackles Week 9
Okereke totaled seven tackles (three solo), including one for loss, in a loss to Las Vegas on Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke tied for second on the Giants in stops as he continues to establish a solid weekly floor. This was actually his lowest tackle output since he recorded five stops against Dallas in Week 1, and the veteran linebacker has recorded double-digit tackles in four of his nine contests overall. Okereke is tied for seventh in the NFL with 80 tackles on the campaign, making him a consistent IDP asset in fantasy.
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 11:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid again in OT loss
Okereke recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including three for loss, in a Week 8 overtime loss to the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke tied with Kayvon Thibodeaux for the team lead in stops in the low-scoring affair. Three of Okereke's tackles took place behind the line of scrimmage, giving him eight tackles for loss on the campaign. Okereke has made a positive impact on New York in his first season with the club, leading the Giants with 73 stops through eight games.
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 11:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 11 stops Sunday
Okereke tallied 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup Sunday in a 14-7 Week 7 victory against the Commanders.
Analysis: Okereke paced New York in stops in another strong effort. The former Colt linebacker has registered double-digit tackles in each of his past four contests, with Sunday's 11 tying his season-high mark. Okereke posted a career-best 151 stops last season and could certainly challenge that mark in his first campaign with the Giants -- he has 64 tackles through seven contests in 2023.
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 11:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Dominant in Week 6 loss
Okereke tallied 11 tackles (eight solo), including two for loss, and forced a fumble while adding two pass breakups in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Okereke was all over the field as the New York defense repeatedly held down Buffalo's vaunted offense to keep the game close. Among his impactful plays was a Josh Allen pass he batted into the air in the second quarter, resulting in a Micah McFadden interception in Giants territory. The pair had previously teamed up for a turnover in the first quarter, when Okereke punched the ball away from Gabe Davis for a fumble that McFadden recovered. Okereke has been excellent in his first season with the…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Records INT and 10 tackles Week 5
Okereke returned an interception seven yards and added 10 tackles (four solo) in a loss to Miami on Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke notched his fourth career pickoff in the third quarter when he intercepted a Tua Tagovailoa pass that was intended for Jaylen Waddle. Okereke also recorded 10 tackles in the loss, matching the season-high mark he set last week against Seattle. The fifth-year linebacker has posted 42 stops across five games in his first year as a Giant.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 12:39am by Rotowire.com
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Tallies 10 tackles in loss
Okereke finished with 10 tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Monday's 24-3 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: Okereke led the Giants in stops, doubling up the five tackles registered by his closest competition (Micah McFadden and Deonte Banks with five each). Though it's been a rough start to the season for New York, Okereke has looked good in his first campaign with the club, racking up a team-leading 32 stops (21 solo) through four weeks. He's increased his tackle total each week thus far.
Published: Tue, Oct 3 at 12:28am by Rotowire.com
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Plus showing Thursday night
Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) during Thursday's 30-12 loss at San Francisco.
Analysis: Okereke saw a season high in snaps and tackles in Week 3 in a game where the 49ers possessed the ball for more than 39 minutes. He was also second on his squad in tackles, and he's easily on pace for the third consecutive 100-tackle season of his career. He'll be in line to see a heavy dose of Kenneth Walker in Week 4 versus Seattle.
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Notches eight tackles Week 2
Okereke recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one for loss, in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Okereke finished second on New York in tackles behind Jason Pinnock's 13. Okereke has played every defensive snap for the Giants through two contests, accumulating 13 total tackles (nine solo) and a forced fumble. He set a career high with 151 stops over 17 games with Indianapolis last season.
Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Forces fumble in blowout loss
Okereke registered five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Despite the blowout, Okereke played in all 55 defensive snaps. He managed to knock the ball out of the hands of running back Tony Pollard in the red zone but the defense wasn't able to pounce on the loose ball. Okereke and the Giants will look to reverse their fortunes in Week 2 as they hit the road to face the Cardinals on Sunday.
Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies seven tackles Friday
Okereke totaled seven tackles (four solo) in a preseason win over the Panthers on Friday.
Analysis: After sitting out New York's first exhibition contest, Okereke was all over the field Friday, tying for the team lead with seven stops during his limited time on the field. The fifth-year linebacker is coming off a a strong season with the Colts during which he ranked 10th in the league with 151 tackles. If Friday's performance is any indication, he shouldn't be expected to experience a drop-off and should remain a strong IDP play.
Published: Fri, Aug 18 at 10:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands in New York
Okereke is expected to sign a four-year, $40 million deal with the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Okereke will also get $22 million in guaranteed money. His tackle total increased in each of his years with the Colts, and last year, he recorded 151 stops. Although he was listed as a weak-side linebacker in Indianapolis, his exact position with New York is unclear. However, expect New York to use his speed to weaponize him as a tackler. He should be a high-end IDP option on his new team.
Published: Mon, Mar 13 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches 151 tackles in 2022
Okereke recorded a career-high 151 tackles (99 solo), five passes defended and two fumble recoveries while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.
Analysis: Okereke had more responsibility this regular season with star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (neck/back) sidelined for all but three games. As a result, the 26-year-old Okereke logged his most productive season as a tackler, including five games with double-digit stops. While the 225-pound linebacker did stack up the 10th-most tackles in the league this season, he still finished as the Colts' second-leading tackler behind Zaire Franklin (167). Nevertheless, this career-best campaign should set up…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 19 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops career year with huge outing
Okereke recorded 17 tackles (12 solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 38-10 defeat versus the Giants.
Analysis: Okereke set new career highs for tackles in both a game and a season, as he has reached 146 over 16 games this season. The fourth-year linebacker stepped up in a big way with star Shaquille Leonard (back) out for most of the year with an injury. Okereke still ranks second on the Colts in tackles this season behind Zaire Franklin (160), and these two should continue to put up big stats so long as the team doesn't rest its starters Week 18 against Houston.
Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs nine tackles in loss
Okereke recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: It is the fourth time this season Okereke logged nine tackles and the third of the four times that six of those tackles were solo. He was able to put that production together across 50 defensive snaps (74 percent). The 26-year-old will look to continue producing in Week 17 when the Colts take on the Giants.
Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 3:34am by Rotowire.com
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Reaches game-high 12 stops
Okereke recorded 12 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Okereke continues to produce this season in the tackling department, as his game-high 12 stops versus Minnesota now gives him 120 on the campaign. The 235-pound linebacker also played a season-high 82 snaps this past weekend, but he'll now have until next Monday to rest up before Indianapolis hosts the Chargers.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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Pedestrian outing in blowout
Okereke tallied seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 54-19 defeat versus Dallas.
Analysis: Okereke finished with the Colts' third-most tackles behind defensive end Kwity Paye and fellow linebacker Zaire Franklin. The 26-year-old Okereke now has 108 tackles, four passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 13 games this season. He'll look to continue this career-best campaign following Indianapolis' Week 14 bye.
Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Produces nine stops Sunday
Okereke recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Okereke logged the second-most stops for the Colts in Week 11, just behind the NFL's tackling leader Zaire Franklin's 12. The 26-year-old continues to play an every-down role for Indianapolis' defense this season, and that isn't bound to change Monday night against the Steelers.
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Second-leading tackler Sunday
Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 25-20 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Okereke recorded just one fewer stop than leading tackler Zaire Franklin on Sunday. The 26-year-old Okereke also lined up on every defensive snap with star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (neck) out, and he'll likely continue to play an every-down role after Leonard underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday. He should have a chance to put up another big stat line this coming Sunday against the Eagles.
Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals eight stops Sunday
Okereke recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Commanders.
Analysis: Despite playing a season-low 61 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps, Okereke still tied Zaire Franklin and Rodney McLeod for the team's second-most tackles behind Kenny Moore in Week 8. The 26-year-old Okereke played 400 defensive snaps over the first seven weeks of the season, though he could see decreased playing time after star linebacker Shaquille Leonard returned from a lingering back injury Sunday.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Recovers fumble in loss
Okereke tallied 10 tackles (six solo), two passes defended and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 19-0 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Okereke collected his first turnover of the season as he jumped on a fumble from Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old linebacker also notched his second straight double-digit tackle performance, as he played every defensive snap for the third time in seven contests this season. Okereke has now compiled 65 tackles and three passes defended on 462 snaps in 2022.
Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 8:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Absent from injury report
Okereke (hand) was not listed on the Colts' practice report Wednesday.
Analysis: Okereke exited with a hand injury during the first half of Sunday's win over the Jaguars, though he finished this contest with a team-high 13 tackles. The fourth-year linebacker was also unaffected by this issue Wednesday, and he should have a chance to post similarly high numbers if All-Pro Shaquille Leonard (concussion/nose/back) misses his sixth game of the season Sunday versus Tennessee.
Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits versus Jaguars
Okereke is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a hand injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: Okereke recorded four tackles before exiting with this injury at some point during the first half. Expect E.J. Speed to play a larger role while the starting weakside linebacker is sidelined.
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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Nine tackles in win
Okereke registered nine tackles in the Colts' 12-9 overtime win over the Broncos on Thursday.
Analysis: Okereke returned to his regular workload Thursday, playing all 71 defensive snaps in the contest, finishing with nine tackles in the victory. The linebacker is now up to 42 tackles on the campaign while also deflecting a pass over five games.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Eight tackles in loss
Okereke posted eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Okereke played a season-low 69 percent of the team's defensive snaps but still finished with at least seven tackles for a fourth consecutive contest to start the year. Across four appearances, the fourth-year linebacker has 33 tackles and is on track to record a second straight 100-plus tackle campaign.
Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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Records double-digit tackles
Okereke registered 11 tackles (nine) solo, with one for a loss, in the Colts' 24-0 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke now has recorded double-digit tackles for the seventh time in his four-year career. Sunday's effort brings the 26-year-old to 18 (15 solo) on the season, putting him on pace to outdo his previous career-best 132 tackles last year. Okereke will look to keep rolling in a tough Week 3 matchup with the Chiefs.
Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Seven tackles in season opener
Okereke started at weak-side linebacker and had seven total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's tie at Houston.
Analysis: Okereke played on all of the defense's 70 snaps and gave up four receptions on seven targets for just 21 yards, according to Pro Football Focus.
Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with 132 tackles
Okereke tallied 132 tackles (89 solo), four pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack in 17 appearances during the 2021 campaign.
Analysis: Okereke appeared in every game and nearly played every single defensive snap during the Colts' up-and-down campaign. He recorded double-digit tackles in four games en route to his first ever season with 100-plus tackles. The 25-year-old has one year remaining on his rookie contract, so he's expected to be back in the middle of Indianapolis' defense next year, which should mean he'll be a consistent producer in IDP leagues once again.
Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Posts double-digit tackles
Okereke tallied 10 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Okereke handled his usual every-down role versus Las Vegas, recording his fourth game of the season with double-digit stops. He remains on the IDP fantasy radar as a relatively high-floor option heading into a Week 18 road matchup against Jacksonville.
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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Picks off rookie QB
Okereke had three solo tackles, an interception and a pass defensed in Saturday's 27-17 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: The Colts' linebackers showed that they can do more than tackle, as both Okereke and Darius Leonard intercepted Mac Jones. Okereke returned his interception 16 yards, setting up a third-quarter field goal that gave Indianapolis a comfortable 20-0 lead.
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Ready to go
Okereke does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against New England.
Analysis: Okereke was unable to practice to start the week due to an illness, though he returned for a full session Thursday. As a result, he should be ready to maintain a key role in the middle of the Colts' defense Saturday against New England. Across 13 games this season, Okereke has recorded 107 tackles, three passes defended, one sack and one interception.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice Tuesday
Okereke (illness) did not participate at Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: The middle linebacker popped up on the injury report Tuesday, missing practice with a non-COVID illness. With the Colts' next game coming Saturday versus the Patriots, Okereke's participation in the coming days is worth monitoring. If he can't go in Week 15, E.J. Speed and Matthew Adams would likely step into larger roles at linebacker.
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Piles up eight stops
Okereke notched eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Okereke has now posted five consecutive games with at least seven tackles, and he's only had one game with fewer than five stops all season. Coming up Week 13, the every-down linebacker will look to contain a Texans team that's proven severely inconsistent on offense.
Published: Wed, Dec 1 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Records seven tackles in win
Okereke had seven tackles (six solo) in the Colts' 41-15 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke put together another solid effort bringing his season total to 93 tackles, which is already a career high. The third-year pro continues to play a significant role in the Colts' defense and will continue do so in Week 12 against Tampa Bay.
Published: Wed, Nov 24 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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Puts forth solid showing
Okereke had eight tackles (five solo) in the Colts' 23-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Okereke didn't stuff the stat sheet, but it was a another strong showing for the third-year linebacker. Playing a larger role this season, Okereke now has 86 tackles in 2021, with a sack, three passes defensed and an interception.
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 6:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads Colts in tackles
Okereke totaled 11 tackles (nine solo) and an interception in Thursday's 45-30 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Okereke has now recorded double-digit tackles in three of the last four weeks, and he logged the second interception of his career in Thursday's victory. The 2019 third-rounder has posted 78 tackles (52 solo), a sack, an interception and three pass defenses across the first nine weeks of the season.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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Tallies double-digit tackles
Okereke notched 12 tackles (10 solo) during Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Okereke recorded his second game of the season with double-digit stops, though he didn't manage any other IDP-relevant stats. The 25-year-old remains an every-down player in Indianapolis' linebacker corps.
Published: Wed, Nov 3 at 6:49am by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 14 tackles
Okereke recorded 14 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 31-3 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Okereke was solidly productive across the first five weeks of the season, and he was able to reach double-digit tackles for the first time Sunday. The 25-year-old has at least seven tackles in all but one game and has 51 tackles (31 solo) and one sack overall.
Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive in Week 3
Okereke had eight tackles (six solo) and a sack during Sunday's 25-16 loss to Tennessee.
Analysis: Okereke brought down Ryan Tannehill to half the Titans' opening drive for the second sack of his career, and he finished second on the Colts in tackles for the day. The 2019 third-round pick has 20 tackles (13 solo) and a sack through the first two games of the season while working as the starter at middle linebacker.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 9:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets start at MLB
Okereke started at middle linebacker and had seven total tackles in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
Analysis: Okereke won the starting middle-linebacker role during the preseason after the departure of Anthony Walker in free agency, but he wasn't impressive in the regular-season opener. He had two missed tackles and allowed all three passes targeted at him to be completed for 32 yards, according to Pro Football Focus.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Holding lead on MLB role
Okereke appears to have a strong hold on the starting middle linebacker role early in training camp, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 FM Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Okereke looked set to be the starting middle linebacker this season with the departure of Anthony Walker in free agency, and early camp reports have confirmed this move. Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed will compete for the strong-side linebacker role when Darius Leonard is able to return from an ankle injury.
Published: Mon, Aug 2 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to middle linebacker
Okereke looks set to be the starting middle linebacker this season with the departure of Anthony Walker in free agency, Stepheh Holder of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Zaire Franklin will move from middle linebacker to strong-side linebacker as a result, though the strong-side role could be an open competition in training camp. Okereke had 72 total tackles and an interception mostly playing the weak-side role last season, so the move could boost his fantasy value.
Published: Fri, May 28 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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Active for Sunday's game
Okereke (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Analysis: Okereke will return after an ankle injury kept him out of the last two games. He'll slot in as the starting strong-side linebacker, where he has registered 54 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception through 10 contests.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to play Sunday
Okereke (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Analysis: Okereke is coming off back-to-back absences due to a lingering ankle injury, but it looks like he has a fair shot to return versus Las Vegas. If cleared to play, Okereke stands to resume handling a starting role in Indianapolis' linebacker corps.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing another game
Coach Frank Reich said Friday that Okereke (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Texans, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Okereke will miss a second consecutive game with this injury. Zaire Franklin absorbed most of the snaps vacated by Okereke's absence last week and should continue to play a larger role in Houston.
Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for clash with Titans
Okereke (ankle) has been ruled out for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Titans.
Analysis: Okereke had appeared in every game this season but will be sidelined for the key divisional clash. He had been unable to participate in practice at all to this point in the week. Okereke's absence will push E.J. Speed into a bigger role among the Colts' linebacker corps.
Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Ten tackles despite thumb injury
Okereke had 10 total tackles, a pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's loss at Cleveland. He played with a club on his hand due to a broken thumb, 107.5 FM The Fan in Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Okereke had an outstanding game despite playing with a wrap/cast on his hand for a broken thumb. He was able to play on all 73 of the defense's snaps.
Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes practice return
Okereke was a full participant for the Colts' practice session Thursday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old linebacker underwent surgery on his thumb earlier this week but has been able to make a prompt return to practice, albeit with a club-like cast on his left hand. Okereke has logged three starts this season, playing at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps in Weeks 2, 3 and 4. Barring a setback, it appears he will be available Sunday for a matchup against Cleveland's top-ranked rushing attack.
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Requires thumb procedure
Okereke will undergo surgery to address a thumb injury this week, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Analysis: The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but the 24-year-old will go under the knife in the near future. Coach Frank Reich said Okereke hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland, and he will be evaluated later in the week.
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in season opener
Okereke started at weak-side linebacker and had a tackle and allowed two receptions on two targets against in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Okereke struggled in pass coverage and also had a missed tackle, according to Pro Football Focus. He'll need to improve to keep his starting role.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Stacks up 65 stops
Okereke posted 65 tackles, a sack and two pass breakups over 16 games in 2019.
Analysis: Okereke made eight starts in 2019 and averaged 29.9 defensive snaps per game. The rookie third-round pick had solid production despite a limited role, and he could vie for a full-time starting role in 2020.
Published: Mon, Jan 27 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Records first sack
Okereke had three tackles (two sol) a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 31-17 loss to Tennessee.
Analysis: Okereke played only 29 defensive snaps but made the most of his opportunities to secure his first career sack. The 23-year-old has minimal IDP value as a rotational linebacker, but he still has three-plus tackles in six straight games despite the limited role.
Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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