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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week.

The Eagles' defense relies heavily on young players, including rookies and second-year standouts.

Despite some mistakes, the young defensive core has made crucial plays in key moments.

PHILADELPHIA − Quinyon Mitchell had his back turned as the ball appeared to float into the arms of Tampa Bay's Emeka Egbuka, who had his eye on Baker Mayfield's pass into the end zone.

At the last moment, Mitchell reached out his right arm as he was falling and knocked the ball away.

Later in the game, Mayfield went deep for Chris Godwin. Again, Mitchell broke that up. In all, Mitchell was targeted nine times by the Buccaneers . He broke up five of those passes, allowing just two comp

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