Blake Cashman Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman has been named NFC defensive player of the week after recording 12 total tackles, four passes defensed, and 2.0 sacks in a 16-10 victory over the Colts. According to the league, he is the first player since 2000 to reach those stat thresholds in a single game. This marks Cashman's second career player of the week award, with his first coming in 2023. The undefeated Vikings face the Lions next.