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Blake Cashman Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

The Minnesota Vikings played a football game this past Sunday. And, because it’s now Wednesday, that means it’s time for one of their players to be recognized with a weekly award from the National Football League. The league has just…

By Christopher Gates · Daily Norseman

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:33 PM

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 7.
Cashman posted 12 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defended in a 16-10 victory over the Colts.
He is the first NFL player since at least 1982 with 12 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defended in a game.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. The recognition followed his standout performance during the Vikings' 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, where he registered 12 tackles, two sacks, three quarterback hits, and four passes defended.

Cashman became the first NFL player since at least 1982 to record at least 12 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defended in a single game. This marks the fifth time in seven weeks that a member of the Vikings has received an NFC weekly award this season.

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