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Aidan Hutchinson Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Detroit Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson receives honors for his game against the Giants.

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The Detroit Lions' defense continues to earn accolades for its recent performances. 

After safety Kerby Joseph was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Packers, Aidan Hutchinson has now earned the same honors. 

It was announced Wednesday morning that Hutchinson was given the NFC honors, after his solid performance in Week 11 against the New York Giants. 

The 2022 No. 2 overall pick recorded three tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in the 31-18 road win at MetLife Stadium. 

He earned a 85.6 PFF grade, and was among the highest-graded Lions defensive players in Week 11. 

Through the first 10 games of his young career, Hutchinson has recorded 5.5 sacks and two interceptions. 

Against Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, the versatile defensive lineman was even able to drop back in coverage, tricking the young signal-caller into throwing the football directly to him. 

“It’s so fun. It’s so fun, and Aidan’s got pretty good hands. He’s got two interceptions for a D-lineman, and I don’t know if anyone else has two. I’ve got to imagine it’s him," Jared Goff said, via MLive. "Then, Kerby is just so nosy, he’s got a nose for the ball and has been that way. I think he’s starting to grasp it a little bit more now, and you can see that showing up in these last few weeks. And those two guys together, man, are turnover machines in these last few weeks. It’s fun.”

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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