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Eagles’ Cooper DeJean Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

His Week 16 performance helped Philadelphia clinch the NFC East.

Overview

  • DeJean earned the honor for a 29-18 win at Washington in which he logged four tackles, a career-high four passes defensed and an interception, according to the NFL.
  • Pro Football Focus charting shows Washington targeted him 10 times, completing four passes for 32 yards with a 9.2 passer rating when throwing his way.
  • He is one of two NFL players this season to record at least four tackles, four passes defensed and an interception in a game, joining Joey Porter Jr.
  • The 22-year-old was selected to his first Pro Bowl earlier in the week and is reported to have 16 passes defended and two interceptions this season.
  • This marks the Eagles’ fourth Player of the Week recognition this season, following awards for Jordan Davis (Weeks 3 and 11) and Quinyon Mitchell (Week 4).