Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Kendricks Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

After his incredible performance, that included his first career touchdown,  Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Kendricks has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

In the 25-16 win over the Tennesse Titans, Kendricks had seven tackles, including one tackle for a loss, he becomes the eighth different Viking to earn NFC Player of the Week honors under head coach Mike Zimmer.

Kendricks and the Vikings play their first regular-season game at the new U.S. Bank Stadium, Sunday night versus the Green Bay Packers.