Brandon Moore was named NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week.
Moore recorded a career-high 14 tackles (four of them for a loss), three quarterback pressures and 2 1/2 on his way to capturing his first Defensive Player of the Week award. The effort came in the Niners’ 9-3 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
The dominating performance came in just the third start of the season for Moore, and a game in which 10 of his tackles were recorded within two yards of the line or scrimmage or behind. He also made a crucial play in the fourth quarter, assisting defensive end Bryant Young with a quarterback sack that forced a fumble. San Francisco recovered the ball and tacked on a field goal on the ensuing drive.
A five-year veteran, this is the first time Moore has captured the Player of the Week award.
