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Kenny Moore II's big Week 9 earned him an NFL award

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Destin Adams | Last updated 11/8/23

It may not come as a surprise, but an Indianapolis Colts player was named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week.

Colts CB Kenny Moore II is officially the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

AFC Players of the Week! (Week 9)@CJ7STROUD | @KennyKennyMoe3 pic.twitter.com/mh2ONhxT7O
— NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2023

Moore II recorded two interceptions in Week 9; if that wasn't impressive enough, he returned both for touchdowns. He was a true game-changer and deserved this recognition. On top of the turnovers, he had the 2nd most tackles of any Colt and had two pass deflections.

No doubt about it. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/vA7jtGYL2W
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 8, 2023

He has three interceptions this season and accumulated 115 yards off those interceptions. Moore II is now 2nd in the NFL in interception yards and 2nd in interception touchdowns, only behind Daron Bland of the Dallas Cowboys. He is also tied for 3rd in the NFL in interceptions.