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Kerby Joseph, former Illinois DB, foils Minnesota goal-line TD attempt with fumble recovery

Michael Hanich

By Michael Hanich

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Kerby Joseph just made a potential game-defining play for the Detroit Lions as they host the Minnesota Vikings. As the Vikings were looking to tie the game late in the second quarter 14-14, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs forced the fumble of Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook to where the rookie safety from Illinois recovered the fumble to get Detroit to halftime with a 14-7 lead.

Through the first half of the play, the defense of the Lions has held the Vikings’ offense to only 181 yards. Cooks has been held to six yards on six carries and a touchdown. Kerby has accounted for 2 solo tackles and the fumble recovery.

Detroit drafted Kerby in the third round (97th overall pick) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the first of 3 players from Illinois to be drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Before the Week 14 matchup versus Minnesota, Kerby has accumulated 55 total tackles, 34 solo tackles, 5 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles.

 

 

Michael Hanich