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Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Two Fumble-Return TDs

Linebacker Tyrice Knight created both takeaways that Lawrence ran back in Seattle’s win over Arizona.

Overview

  • Lawrence became the fourth player in NFL history to score two fumble-return touchdowns in a single game.
  • He also recorded a half-sack in the 44-22 victory over the Cardinals.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald noted the takeaways were the defense’s first forced fumbles of the season.
  • Knight’s blitzes up the middle dislodged the ball twice from quarterback Jacoby Brissett, setting up both returns.
  • In his debut Seahawks season, Lawrence has four sacks with 11 quarterback hits and seven tackles for loss.