Kool-Aid McKinstry snagged his first and second career interceptions in the second half of the New Orleans Saints 26-14 win against the New York Giants last week, and he was recognized by the league for his performance.

McKinstry was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for the performance, with his two interceptions being part of five consecutive turnovers forced by the Saints defense.

The 23-year-old McKinstry became the first Saints player to be recognized as the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week since Paulson Adebo did it in 2023. The last Saints player to win any sort of weekly honor was Bryan Bresee last year, who was recognized on special teams after a field goal block that secured a win against the Giants.

New Orleans selected McKinstry in the second round of last

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