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Za'Darius Smith named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Pro Bowl linebacker had three sacks in Packers' win over Atlanta on Monday night

Packers LB Za'Darius Smith
Packers LB Za'Darius Smith

GREEN BAY – Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack performance in Monday night's 30-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Along with his three sacks, Smith led Green Bay with eight tackles (four for a loss) and five quarterback hits. He played 64 of the 70 defensive snaps (94%).

It's the second time Smith has captured an NFL weekly award. As a member of the Baltimore Ravens in 2018, Smith was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after registering three sacks in a Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans.

It's the first time a Packers player has earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week since Preston Smith was honored in Week 3 of last season, in recognition of his five tackles and three sacks in a 27-16 win over the Denver Broncos.

Za'Darius Smith's five sacks in four games currently are tied for the most in the NFL this season with Cleveland's Myles Garrett.

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