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Stephon Gilmore wins AFC Defensive Player of the Month

Boston.com | October 31, 2019

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The Patriots defense has been dominant so far this season, giving up a league-best 61 total points on defense through eight games.

One of the key players on this defensive juggernaut is cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and he was recognized for his elite play Thursday morning when he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month.

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AFC
Off: QB Deshaun Watson, HOU
Def: CB Stephon Gilmore, NE
ST: K Justin Tucker, BAL

NFC
Off: QB Kirk Cousins, MIN
Def: DL Nick Bosa, SF
ST: K Zane Gonzalez, AZ

Rookies
Off: RB Josh Jacobs, OAK
Def: DL Nick Bosa, SF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2019

Gilmore’s play in the month of October has warranted the award.









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