The Detroit Lions are getting big contributions from a rookie class this season that is shaping up to be a foundational part of their future.
Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson became the second Lions rookie to win NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors Wednesday, after his three-tackle, two-takeaway performance in a win against the New York Giants.
Hutchinson intercepted a Daniel Jones pass in the second quarter that set up the Lions' first touchdown and recovered a Giants fumble in the fourth quarter to clinch the victory.
The rookie first-round pick leads the Lions with 5½ sacks and has two interceptions.