Alex Anzalone earns NFC defensive player of the week award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Alex Anzalone of the Buccaneers has been named NFC defensive player of the week following his standout performance against the Falcons on November 1. Anzalone recorded two interceptions and six tackles, contributing to the Buccaneers’ 16-0 victory, during which they did not allow any points. His interceptions occurred in the first quarter, making him the second linebacker since 2000 to achieve this feat. This marks Anzalone's first career defensive player of the week award. The Buccaneers are scheduled to face the Bears on Sunday night.
- •Buccaneers defeated Falcons 16-0 on November 1.
- •Anzalone had two interceptions and six tackles.
- •He is just the second linebacker with two first-quarter picks since 2000.
- •This is his first career defensive player of the week award.
- •Buccaneers will play the Bears next on Sunday night.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Anzalone earns first NFC defensive player of the week award
"The Buccaneers beat the Falcons without completing a pass on Sunday.
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