Harrison Smith Earns NFC Defensive Player of the Week for First Time Since 2018

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith has been named NFC Defensive Player of Week for his outstanding performance in the Christmas Day victory over the Lions. Smith recorded three passes defensed, two tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception in the 23-10 win. This is his third career defensive player of the week award and his first since Week 1 of the 2018 season, highlighting a rare stat line achieved by only four players since 2000.