Linval Joseph is starting to receive some acclaim for his hard-working performances for the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings nose tackle Linval Joseph was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the St. Louis Rams.
Joseph had 10 tackles, half a sack, three tackles for a loss and two quarterback pressures against the Rams, who entered the game with rookie running back Todd Gurley averaging 141 rushing yards in his previous four starts. Gurley was held to 89 yards rushing and Joseph was a big part of that, including stuffing Gurley for a 6-yard loss on the first play of overtime.