Packers S Evan Williams named NFC Defensive Player of the Month

Third-year pro filled up stat sheet during five October games…

By Mike Spofford · Packers.com

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:01 PM

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Packers safety Evan Williams has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October.
Williams totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, a sack, and a fumble recovery across five October games.
Green Bay posted a 4-1 record during Williams' award-winning month of performances.

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Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. The third-year safety recorded 41 tackles, one sack, three quarterback hits, two interceptions, four passes defensed, and one fumble recovery across five games, helping Green Bay secure a 4-1 record during the month.

Williams opened October with an interception and key blitzes against Tampa Bay, followed by a career-high 11 tackles against the Chicago Bears and an interception versus the Dallas Cowboys. For the season, Williams leads the Packers with 66 total tackles and is the only NFL player with at least 60 tackles and multiple interceptions.

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