The Lions lost edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg on Sunday, but the club still had a terrific performance in a victory over the Cowboys.
Defensive back Brian Branch was a big part of that, and now he’s been named NFC defensive player of the week.
Branch recorded a pair of interceptions and a forced fumble during the 47-9 win. Per the NFL, he became the fist NFC player and fourth overall player in the league with multiple picks in a single game this season.
It is Branch’s first career defensive player of the week award.
The Lions will be on the road again this week with a big divisional match against the Vikings on Sunday.
