We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. DeForest Buckner just killed a lineman.pic.twitter.com/TCUzXijSAp, — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 20, 2020. We’re obviously not expecting Buckner to go nuclear every week, but if he can consistently put pressure on opposing quarterbacks in the heat of the moment, well, he will prove to be worth the price of admission in short order. These are the type of plays that make defensive coordinators go crazy on the sidelines for all of the right reasons, and you better believe Matt Eberflus loved every second of this savage sequence from Buckner. According to PFF Buckner finished with five total pressures and three quarterback hits. Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner is excited to join the ranks of the defense. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) It’s natural given his talent. Your privacy is safe with us. It’s fair to say the unit answered the call, as they made Kirk Cousins’ life miserable while rolling to a convincing 28-11 victory. The 2018 Pro Bowler was also pivotal in the Colts’ takedown of Cousins in the end zone, which, of course, resulted in two points on the scoreboard for Indy. That trade is starting to look like it is working out for the Indianapolis Colts. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Indianapolis Colts and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Indianapolis Colts or NFL Properties LLC. By: Kevin Hickey. For the game, the Vikings quarterback completed 42.3% of his passes for just 113 yards (!) DeForest Buckner. COLTS is a registered trademark of the Indianapolis Colts LLC. Making this play while running laterally and making it as he was backing up away from the football is impressive. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. His best play came when he demolished a Vikings offensive lineman before absolutely lighting Cousins up just after he released the football. We have noted that Germain Ifedi has excelled in the Chicago Bears new scheme due to his athleticism. and zero touchdowns compared to three interceptions. 0 Shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Oregon defensive end DeForest Buckner is projected as a top pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Will Chicago Bears be one-dimensional vs Bucs? NFL prospect DeForest Buckner has hands bigger than your head. Chicago Bears: Can the Bears beat Tom Brady for the first time? Tyquan Lewis is headed for a bigger role. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. This play is even more impressive. We noted that Buckner moved around to each side, and he did not spare James Daniels or Germain Ifedi from having their hands full. Jarrett is excellent, and this is no disrespect to him, but Buckner is a different beast. The Indianapolis Colts defense needed a rebound performance against Minnesota on Sunday following their lifeless showing in Week 1, in which they surrendered a whopping 27 points to an average Jacksonville offense. However, according to PFF, no defensive lineman has been as dominant as Buckner with over 100 snaps played this season. The Colts traded the No. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. It starts physically, where he has the size of only a player such as Calais Campbell. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL draft to the 49ers for second-team All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. According to PFF Buckner finished with five total pressures and three quarterback hits. Starting with the superstar on the line, Buckner had an outstanding bounce-back game from his solid, yet somewhat underwhelming … The Bears have got him moving laterally, and he has done well in space. The rest of the offensive line had their hands full, and overall, they just could not handle Buckner. Welcome to Colts Wire's European Union Experience. Grady Jarrett presented the Chicago Bears their first true test of the season and the interior struggled. The standout performer of that group was undoubtedly defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who recorded three tackles, 1.5 sacks and four QB hits. 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