Vikings safety Anthony Harris named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

In his 10th start for the Vikings, Anthony Harris intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble in the victory over Atlanta.

September 11, 2019 at 1:05PM
(Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris, right, and cornerback Xavier Rhodes intercepted a pass intended for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during the first quarter as  the Vikings took on the Atlanta Falcons at US Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN.       ]  ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.flores@startribune.com
(Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Anthony Harris' two-interception day against the Falcons was recognized on Wednesday.

Harris, the fifth-year Vikings safety, was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after twice intercepting Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and recovering a fumble during Sunday's 28-12 win.

It's the first such honor of Harris' NFL career in his 10th consecutive start since earning the job next to Harrison Smith last season.

Harris is the ninth Vikings defender to be named NFC Player of the Week in Mike Zimmer's sixth season.

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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