Lions DE Al-Quadin Muhammad Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording 3.0 sacks in the 44-30 victory over the Cowboys, the most by any player in Week 14. This marks his first career player of the week award. Muhammad now has a career-high 9.0 sacks this season, along with seven tackles for loss and 16 QB hits in 13 games. The veteran will look to continue his strong performance as the Lions face the Rams in Week 15.