Falcons’ Keanu Neal sets NFL forced fumble mark
Falcons safety Keanu Neal set an NFL record for most forced fumbles in the first two seasons by a defensive back in Monday night’s game against the Buccaneers. Neal set the mark with a forced fumble in the second quarter.
Neal hit Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber on the Atlanta 4-yard line and recovered the fumbled.
It was his third forced fumble of the season and eighth of his career.
Neal was tied with David Whitmore (1990-91) who also had seven.
The Falcons were up 14-7 when Neal stopped the scoring threat.
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