Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots picks up this week's award after turning in an eight tackle (five solo) performance that included two interceptions and a fumble recovery in helping the Patriots to a 23-22 home win over the Detroit Lions.

For the season, Vrabel has 75 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions.

Honorable mention goes out to Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers for getting his charges for domestic assault and battery dropped.