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Fred Warner snubbed for NFC Defensive Player of the Week

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner had the game of a lifetime against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.

Warner had nine tackles, six of which were “stops,” or plays that constitute as a loss for the offense. Per NFL pro, three of those were hustle stops — which is when a player covers 20+ yards during the play from snap to tackle. Warner also had a sack, a pair of quarterback pressures, an interception, and a forced fumble in the red zone to take points off the board on two separate possessions.

Sunday was one of the better games you'll see from any defensive player at any position all season.