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Former Mississippi State DL Fletcher Cox named NFC Defensive Player of the Month
By Adam Spencer
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The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season. Through three weeks, the Eagles are 3-0, thanks in large part to a stout defense.
The defense is led by former Mississippi State DL Fletcher Cox, who already has nine tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble.
Because of that fast start, Cox was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month on Thursday:
Fletcher Cox has been named NFC Defensive player of the month
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) September 29, 2016
This play, one of Cox’s many highlights, almost certainly played a part in the NFL’s decision:
https://twitter.com/JoshPaunil/status/781487580445544448
Cox’s Eagles have a bye this weekend, but will attempt to go 4-0 next Sunday, Oct. 9, against the Detroit Lions.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
