For the first time since 2003, a Green Bay Packers rookie has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, an honor bestowed to linebacker Edgerrin Cooper for his work against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Native Wisconsinite T.J. Watt, who had another monster day for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a win over the New York Giants, was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Green Bay held on for dear life to defeat Jacksonville and prevailed 30-27 on a field goal by Brandon McManus as time expired.