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Xavier Rhodes' two-interception day earns him NFC defender of the week honors

It's Rhodes' first career NFC Defender of the Week honor, fittingly paired with his first two-interception game and first NFL touchdown.

By Andrew Krammer

November 23, 2016 at 4:15PM

Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes intercepted a pass by the Cardinals' Carson Palmer and returned 100-yard for a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - November 20, 2016, Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium, NFL, Minnesota Vikings vs. Arizona Cardinals (Brian Wicker — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Xavier Rhodes was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after the Vikings' 30-24 win against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

It's Rhodes' first career NFC defender of the week honor, fittingly paired with his first two-interception game and first NFL touchdown. His 100-yard return of a Carson Palmer pass proved to be the difference, helping the Vikings break a four-game losing streak.

Rhodes leads the Vikings with four interceptions, which is tied for fourth among all NFL defenders.

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Andrew Krammer

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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.