After a fantastic performance against the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings inside linebacker Jordan Hicks won NFC defensive player of the week.
It was a great game for the veteran linebacker from Texas, who notched both an interception and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He also added 10 total tackles and a pass defended.
His scoop-and-score ended up being the game-winner for the Vikings on Sunday.
Hicks has been a standout for the Vikings defense all season. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores has relied upon Hicks to be the one constant on the second level, including playing every snap in multiple games this season.
This is the first player of the week award won by a Vikings player in 2023 after winning four of them in 2022.
