PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a major performance Sunday against the Colts, Bud Dupree has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
The team and league made the announcement Wednesday morning.
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1️⃣ forced fumble
1️⃣ fumble recovery
2️⃣.0️⃣ sacks@Bud_Dupree has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. the Colts!MORE: https://t.co/Ic7VB2W78v pic.twitter.com/GUreu7WYvR
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Dupree stepped up his game against the Colts, forcing and recovering a fumble and accruing two sacks.
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