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Jevon Holland earns NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:26 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Jevon Holland earns NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September

Summary

Jevon Holland of the Giants has been recognized as the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. Holland had a standout performance with four takeaways, including three interceptions, marking a personal career high. His contributions are a key factor in the Giants' defense, as he has outperformed many league teams in creating turnovers. This award is significant, as it makes him the first Giants player to receive this honor since Landon Collins in 2016. Holland looks to maintain this high level of performance as the season progresses, starting with a game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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By the Numbers

•Jevon Holland leads the league with four takeaways.
•Three of his takeaways have been interceptions, a career high.
•Holland became the first Giant to win the award since 2016.
•He clinched a recent victory against the Titans with a goal-line interception.
•The Giants face the Arizona Cardinals next.

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9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Jevon Holland named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September

What they're saying

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Giants safety Jevon Holland put together one of the best stretches to open a season in recent history, and it was enough to earn him NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors.
— Yahoo Sports

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