Sonny Styles named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Commanders

Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week following his impressive performance against the Seattle Seahawks. Styles, selected No. 7 overall, recorded five tackles, one interception, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one quarterback hit. His recognition places him among a select few rookies in franchise history. Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota also earned recognition as the FedEx Air Player of the Week. As the team prepares for their upcoming game in London, linebacker Bill Croskey-Merritt expressed a straightforward desire: to win and return home.

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