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Terence Newman second straight Viking to win NFC Defensive Player of the Week

It was the second time that Newman, 37, has won the award. The first was way back in his rookie season in 2003, when he played for the Cowboys.

By Matt Vensel

November 18, 2015 at 3:13PM

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) broke up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece (45) in the second half at the Oakland Coliseum Sunday November 15, 2015 in Oakland , CA. (Star Tribune file/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

For the second straight week, the Vikings employ the defender who has been named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week.

This time it was cornerback Terence Newman who garnered the honor after picking off a pair of passes in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Raiders. He was also credited with five pass break-ups and four tackles.

It was the second time that Newman, 37, has won the award. The first was way back in his rookie season in 2003, when he played for the Cowboys.

Last week's winner was nose tackle Linval Joseph, in case you've forgotten.