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Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

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Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu "Iffy" Melifonwu has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Minnesota Vikings.

Melifonwu had a great game, getting five tackles, two sacks, two pass deflections and an interception.

That interception was the game-winning interception that gave the Lions their first division title in 30 years.

The 24-year-old is in his third season with the Lions hand has 22 tackles this season, three sacks, five pass deflections and one interception.