Back to the Detroit Lions Newsfeed

Why Detroit Lions CB Amani Oruwariye has 'nothing to prove' vs. Vikings' Justin Jefferson

Amani Oruwariye is having the best season of his NFL career.

He leads the Detroit Lions — and is tied for third in the NFL — with five interceptions, and he ranks 10th in Pro Bowl voting among cornerbacks.

But one big blemish on Oruwariye's season came two months ago, when Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson beat him for most of his seven catches and 124 yards.

Oruwariye and Jefferson will square off again Sunday when the Lions host the Vikings at Ford Field, though Oruwariye downplayed their rematch Thursday.

"I ain’t got nothing to prove to him or nobody," Oruwariye said.