Falcons’ Jacob Tuioti-Mariner named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
The Atlanta Falcons thoroughly outplayed the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, winning by 37 points and forcing five turnovers. Following the game, there was plenty for interim head coach Raheem Morris to like.
One performance that warranted some praise was that of DT Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, who finished Sunday’s contest with six tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Tuioti-Mariner has been NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Jacob Tuioti-Mariner has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week!
Congrats, @jaytmhuh!#ProBowVote
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 3, 2020
The 24-year-old is in his third season as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA and provided some much-needed pass rush against the Raiders. Tuioti-Mariner happened to be mic’d up for his Week 12 performance. Watch below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.
For the first time ever, we gave the 🎙 to @jaytmhuh.
He had his first career sack and two fumble recoveries.
Maybe he should get the 🎙 every game… pic.twitter.com/AjzMUahxHn
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 2, 2020
The Falcons host the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, looking to avenge their loss from two weeks ago and stay in the playoff hunt.
