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Broncos’ Alex Singleton Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Singleton had 19 tackles, a sack and two quarterback hits as Denver’s defense held Arizona out of the end zone for seven straight snaps.
- On Wednesday, the NFL named Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton AFC Defensive Player of the Week, marking the first such honor in his eight-year career.
- Singleton earned the accolade following a dominant performance last Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, recording 19 tackles and a key fourth-quarter, goal-line sack in Denver's 30-16 victory.
- Entering Week 8, the 32-year-old leads the NFL with 87 total tackles through Week 7, putting him on pace for 211 stops—surpassing his career-best 177 tackles in 2023.
- Broncos quarterback Bo Nix praised Singleton's "lead-by-example approach," noting his resilience after fighting testicular cancer last season and a torn ACL in 2024.
- The defense prepares for a rematch Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, with Singleton focused on sustaining high-level play within team schemes to generate turnovers.
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Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton says 16 tackles can mean a bad day. Why 19 felt different
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton doesn't often get to relish his monster games — his teams have won just twice in the eight times in his career that he's collected 16 or more tackles.
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Broncos’ Alex Singleton Earns AFC Honor After 19-Tackle Game
Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton’s 19 tackles helped power Denver’s 30-16 win over Arizona and earned him his first AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor. He says big tackle totals matter most when they come in a team win, and his production reflects a renewed focus on recovery and preparation. Denver now turns to a rematch with Kansas City after losing the season opener 31-7.
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