**Alex Palmer**
Looked a little less assured than previous weeks, but had little in the way of protection ahead of him. Nothing he could have done about the goals. **5**
**Dara O'Shea**
Forest didn't have loads of joy down his side, but he didn't look as sharp in this one. Good cross for George Hirst's late consolation. **5**
**Luke Woolfenden**
Didn't cover himself in glory for the third goal as the ball bounced over him. Wasn't quite as switched on in key moments. **4**
**Jacob Greaves**
Didn't clear the ball properly for the first goal, stood off Elanga far too much for the second and then switched off for the third. Brought off at half time. **3**
**Leif Davis**
Caught high too often. Didn't offer enough going forward or from set pieces. **4**
**Kalvin Phillips**
Looked good at the start of the campaign but faded after Town fell apart in the first half. **5**
Jens Cajuste's strike couldn't help the Blues avoid another defeat _(Image: PA)_
**Jens Cajuste**
The clear stand-out. An excellent individual display, clearly a level above his team-mates. Slick on the ball, strong into tackles, scored a fantastic goal towards the end of the match. **7 (Man of the Match)**
**Jaden Philogene**
Anonymous. No real impact going forward. Looking too lightweight at the moment. **4**
**Omari Hutchinson**
Gave the ball away for the second goal. Tried hard in possession, but nothing worked for him. **4**
**Julio Enciso**
Lacked the spark he's shown in previous games. Wrong decisions, closed down quickly in any spaced. Not at the races. **4**
**Liam Delap**
Poor header to try and clear the ball for the first goal. Too selfish at times, chased shadows at other. Frustrating once again. **4**
**Sub: Cameron Burgess (46')**
A clear improvement on Jacob Greaves, but Forest took their foot off the gas in the second half. **6**
George Hirst scored his second Premier League goal of the season _(Image: Steve Waller)_
**Sub: George Hirst (80')**
Good header for his stoppage-time consolation. Could be an argument to start him over Liam Delap at the moment. **6**
**Sub: Jack Clarke (80')**
Offered a bit of energy off the bench. Third assist of the season by setting up Jens Cajuste. **6**
**Sub: Nathan Broadhead (80')**
Linked up better than any of the starters, but his introduction probably came too late. **5**
**Sub: Jack Taylor (85')**
**N/A**