LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) — Bears rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson on Wednesday was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Stevenson hauled in a pair of interceptions on Sunday's 37-17 win over the Falcons at Soldier Field. A second-round pick to the Bears in April's NFL Draft, Stevenson has four interceptions on the season.
The 23-year-old Stevenson is the Bears' first NFC Defensive Player of the Week since safety Eddie Jackson earned the honor during Week 12 of the 2018 season.
The Bears (7-9) take on the Packers (8-8) on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
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