 During Week 4, Orakpo recorded four combined tackles, a season-high two sacks, and broke up two passes during a 24–14 road victory against the Oakland Raiders.Three weeks later, he recorded four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for his first NFL touchdown during a 45–41 victory against the Chicago Bears.Orakpo intercepted a pass by quarterback Jay Cutler, that was intended for wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey, and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.