Thanks in large part to a pair of interceptions of Aaron Rodgers, Detroit Lions rookie defensive back Kerby Joseph was named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week for Week 9 of the 2022 season.
In his fifth career NFL start, Joseph intercepted Rodgers on a batted ball in the end zone in the first quarter and again on a throw to Robert Tonyan inside the 5-yard line in the third quarter.
The interceptions were the first two of Joseph’s NFL career.
The first pick was fortunate after Rodgers’ attempt bounced off the helmet of a teammate, but Joseph later made a terrific play to undercut Tonyan’s route and intercept Rodgers’ pass down the seam in the second half, which prevented a scoring opportunity and a game-shifting moment after Jaire Alexander picked off Jared Goff.