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Ji'Ayir Brown Wins NFC Defensive Player of the Week After Two Picks Seal 49ers' Win

The third-year safety earned his first NFC weekly honor, the 49ers' first at the position since 2014.

Overview

  • Brown intercepted Bryce Young twice, including an end-zone pick on first-and-goal from the 1 that protected a 7-0 lead.
  • His second interception halted a Panthers drive with 6:33 remaining to secure San Francisco’s 20-9 victory.
  • Through 12 games, Brown has 48 tackles, two interceptions, and five passes defensed after beginning the season in a limited big-nickel role.
  • Kyle Shanahan praised the performance as Brown’s best game with the 49ers, citing the two takeaways and strong tackling.
  • Brock Purdy rebounded from three first-half interceptions to go 9-for-9 after halftime, while rookie Upton Stout graded as San Francisco’s second-best defender against Carolina, per PFF.