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Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week After Two Fumble-Return TDs

The honor recognizes two scoop-and-score returns created by Tyrice Knight's blitzes.

Overview

  • The NFL announced the Week 10 award on Wednesday following Seattle's 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Lawrence became the fourth player in NFL history with two fumble-return touchdowns in one game, the first since Jeremy Chinn in 2020.
  • Linebacker Tyrice Knight forced both fumbles on blitzes up the middle, which were Seattle's first forced fumbles of the season.
  • Lawrence added four tackles, a half-sack and three quarterback hits, with return scores of 34 and 22 yards that helped stake a 28-0 lead.
  • In his first season with Seattle after signing from Dallas, Lawrence has produced four sacks, 11 quarterback hits and seven tackles for loss.