Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
5h ago

Quinyon Mitchell Wins First NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 4

The honor highlights his breakout role in the Eagles’ 4-0 defense.

Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled short of the end zone by Quinyon Mitchell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • Mitchell earned the award after Philadelphia’s 31-25 win at Tampa Bay, the first Player of the Week recognition of his career.
  • He posted five passes defended and five tackles, allowing just two catches for six yards on nine targets.
  • Across 22 snaps matched with Emeka Egbuka, he surrendered two receptions for six yards on six tight-window targets tied for the most in any WR-CB matchup since 2018.
  • Per Next Gen Stats, he allowed a 39.6 passer rating when targeted, the lowest this season for any defender with at least nine targets in a game, and Bucs targets at Egbuka versus him cost Tampa Bay -5.7 EPA.
  • Looking ahead, he could see frequent snaps against Courtland Sutton as the Eagles visit the Broncos in Week 5.