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Cameron Jordan got his triple-double.

The New Orleans Saints defensive end, who has been one of the NFL’s most underrated disruptors throughout his seven-year career, suggested a few weeks ago that he might earn his way into the NFL Defensive Player of the Year conversation if he completed a rare “triple-double” on the season -- double-digit sacks, tackles for loss and batted passes.

Well, Jordan achieved the feat in emphatic fashion Sunday with a whopping four batted passes in the Saints’ 31-19 victory over the New York Jets.

That’s a staggering number that doesn’t even include a fifth pass Jordan rejected on a two-point conversion try.

According to ESPN Stats & Information, Jordan became just the second player over the past 10 years to bat down four passes in a single game (their stats on batted passes don’t go back any further than that). He joined the Cincinnati Bengals’ Carlos Dunlap, who had four in a game in 2016.

“It’s like Dikembe Mutombo or something playing D-end,” Saints quarterback Drew Brees said, comparing Jordan to the former NBA shot-blocker. “That’s pretty awesome. Listen, those are game-changers. And no bigger one than the two-point conversion. That was a huge play.”



Jordan was also asked if he is a better shot-blocker than Mutombo before Brees even spoke.

“Umm, Dikembe? I don’t have the finger wag yet,” Jordan said of Mutombo’s signature taunting gesture. “Give me a couple more, though, and I’ll start talking like [current NBA star] Joel Embiid.”

Jordan’s triple-double was just as rare.

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dizzle88

He's a great player, one of the most consistent D lineman we've ever had.

What Defensive end can drop into coverage a few teams this season and look comfortable doing it, all whilst getting double digit sacks.

We need to draft a Cam Jordan clone on the other side and a big NT.

K Major

Lol, Dikembe? Unfair comparison ...dude is like 7'2 flat footed.

Cameron's game is as complete as you'll find at the position, however this year he's elevated his game even more with the "batted football" stat. I don't know who leads this category, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Saints are top 10.

Jordan is a Pro Bowler for sure.