Colts cornerback named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his big day against the Bears.

Jones got two interceptions in the Colts 21-16 victory, their first of the season.

Jones added five tackles, a tackle for loss, and two passes defended to the stat line as well.

“Man, it’s a blessing,” Jones said. “It’s a blessing. All last week, the guys were just in my ear and I really can’t thank my coaches and vets any more. So like I said, just blessed.”

Jones said that everybody from back home, his teammates in college, coaches, and trainers were reaching out to him congratulating him on his big week.

Jones is the first Colts player to win AFC Defensive Player of the Week since Kenny Moore II in Week 9 of the 2023 season. Moore Ii had two interceptions against the Panthers that week, which is also the last time that a Colts player had two interceptions in one game.

This is the first time that Jones has won AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

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