Kyle Dugger became the first Patriots player of the Super Bowl-era to score three defensive touchdowns in a season last week.
Dugger’s performance against Miami, which included a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown, earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
The third-year defensive back is the fifth Patriot to win AFC player of the week honors, joining linebacker Matthew Judon, linebacker Josh Uche, kicker Nick Folk, and return specialist Marcus Jones.