Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week by the NFL on Wednesday, according to a Colts news release.
Rhodes reeled in two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, in the Colts' 36-7 rout of the New York Jets on Sunday. He also finished with a solo tackle.
His defensive touchdown came on the game's opening drive when Rhodes snared a pass from Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and returned the football 44 yards to give the Colts a 6-0 lead.
Rhodes is the first Colts cornerback to win the weekly honor since Darius Butler in Week 9 of the 2015 season.