Jaguars safety Rayuan Lane earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Rayuan Lane of the Jacksonville Jaguars has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a standout performance against the Indianapolis Colts on November 1, 2026. Lane recorded four tackles, three passes defensed, and returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown, contributing to the Jaguars' 42-7 victory. He stepped up as a backup safety following Eric Murray's season-ending elbow injury. Lane's performance may solidify his role in the secondary as injuries continue to challenge the team. The Jaguars are scheduled to face the Baltimore Ravens on November 5 at 8:15 p.m. in their next game.
- •Rayuan Lane returned an interception for a 92-yard touchdown against the Colts.
- •Lane recorded four tackles and three passes defensed in the game.
- •He stepped in for Eric Murray, who is out for the season.
- •The Jaguars won 42-7 versus the Colts on November 1.
- •Jacksonville plays the Baltimore Ravens next on November 5.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars S Rayuan Lane is the AFC defensive player of the week
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars' Rayuan Lane named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
"The Jaguars had to turn to backup safeties due to injuries in last Sunday's game against the Colts and one of them came up with a huge play at the end of the first half.
"After recording four total tackles, three pass deflections, a quarterback hit and a 92-yard pick-six, Rayuan Lane was named the AFC Player of the Week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 5:10 PMJaguars S Rayuan Lane is the AFC defensive player of the week
The Jaguars had to turn to backup safeties due to injuries in last Sunday's game against the Colts and one of them came up with a huge play at the end of the first half.
- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 5:09 PMJaguars' Rayuan Lane named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
After recording four total tackles, three pass deflections, a quarterback hit and a 92-yard pick-six, Rayuan Lane was named the AFC Player of the Week.
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