Julius Peppers named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Posted Oct 4, 2017
Julius Peppers was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Panthers win a 33-30 thriller at New England to push Carolina's record to 3-1. The 37-year-old Peppers finished the game with two sacks, three quarterback hurries and four tackles. This season, Peppers has recorded a team-high 4.5 sacks, ranking third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL overall.
(Carolina Panthers)
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