Terrel Bernard named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) celebrating after sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

by: Eric Kelly

Posted: Sep 27, 2023 / 10:27 PM CDT

Updated: Sep 27, 2023 / 10:27 PM CDT

BUFFALO, NY (FOX 44) — The stellar season continued this past weekend for former Baylor Bear and current Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, and as a result he earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Put on a show. 🤩

Congrats to @TerrelBernard_2 on being named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week: https://t.co/kL2Dwr71gK pic.twitter.com/5w72DMNuKv
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 27, 2023

Against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Bernard recorded two sacks, while picking off a pass and recovering a fumble, becoming the first player to do so since Brian Urlacher in 2007.

With another standout performance, Bernard now leads the Bills in tackles and interceptions, and is second on the team in sacks.

He will look to add to those numbers on Sunday, October 1st when the Bills host the Miami Dolphins at noon.