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Devin Lloyd’s historic performance stands alone among NFL linebackers since 1982

Otay Ranch High alum and Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd delivered one of the most complete individual defensive games in modern NFL history. In a dominant 34-3 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the former Jacksonville Jaguar and first-round pick recorded nine tackles, two interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), a sack, and multiple pass breakups.

Not since the league began tracking sacks as an official statistic in 1982 has a linebacker posted eight or more tackles, at least two interceptions, a pick-six, and a sack in the same game.

Lloyd led all players with nine tackles, including a critical fourth-down stop. He generated pressure with a sack, disrupted passing lanes with pass breakups (one of which set up a teammate interception by Bobby Okereke early), and finished with the ball in his hands twice. His first interception featured a one-handed grab and a 53-yard return. The second, later in the third quarter, he returned for a touchdown—his second career pick-six and Carolina’s first defensive score of the season.