Overview
- Forbes started for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday because Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson were injured and helped the Rams beat Washington 20-13 with six tackles and multiple pass deflections.
- He said he had the game "circled" after being waived by Washington in late 2024 and used the return to his former stadium as personal motivation to perform.
- Rams coach Sean McVay praised Forbes for toughness, maturity, and competitive stamina after the game, citing his response to pressure and physical play.
- Game film and reports, however, show lingering flaws: Forbes was beaten for a touchdown and late in the game allowed a deep target to get behind him even though the pass was underthrown.
- Forbes was a 2023 first-round pick (No. 16) who lasted only two seasons in Washington before the Rams claimed him; he rebuilt his value with a strong 2025 starting year and now faces a mixed but meaningful comeback that could shape his role and contract talks after this season.