Lions safety Kerby Joseph named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Detroit Lions rookie safety Kerby Joseph has been recognized by the National Football League as the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week following his ten-tackle, two-interception, and three-pass breakup performance on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

This season, the Lions’ third-round pick (97th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft has recorded 31 tackles (16 solo) to go with two forced fumbles and two interceptions.