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Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week following his standout performance in the team’s 16-0 shutout victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. The veteran linebacker played a key role…

By Gil Arcia · Bucs Nation

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:10 AM

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Alex Anzalone has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week following Week 8.
Anzalone recorded two first-quarter interceptions and six tackles in Tampa Bay's 16-0 win over Atlanta.
He became only the second NFL linebacker since 2000 with two first-quarter interceptions in one game.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week following his standout display in a 16-0 shutout against the Atlanta Falcons. Anzalone intercepted Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. twice in the first quarter and added six tackles, including one for a loss, to lead Tampa Bay's dominant defensive effort.

The honor marks the first weekly award of Anzalone's 10-year NFL career and the first for a Buccaneers player this season. Signed by Tampa Bay in March, he has totaled 42 tackles and an NFL linebacker-leading three interceptions through eight games.

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