- Malik Muhammad: two passes defensed and a first‑career interception in debut
- Dillon Thieneman: credited with being active and around the ball frequently
- Cam Lewis: inserted into starting safety role on short notice and performed well
- Tyrique Stevenson allowed two touchdowns and a perfect passer rating when targeted
- Jaylon Johnson allowed the team’s most receiving yards and graded poorly per reports
- Coach emphasized both felt they could play better and would have opportunity to correct it
- Muhammad’s performance strengthens the rookie’s role in slot coverage
- Coach noted Kyler Gordon’s eventual return could reshuffle slots and replacements
- Stevenson’s struggles could put pressure on the cornerback rotation
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