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Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

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Buffalo Bills' Jerry Hughes, left, celebrates his interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the New York Jets in Week 7.

For the first time in his career, Jerry Hughes has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week‼️

Congrats 55: https://t.co/0SwNilzaTk pic.twitter.com/OSENUTzybf
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 28, 2020

Hughes recorded 2.0 sacks, one interception, a forced fumble, a pass defensed and six total tackles in the Bills win.

The Bills prevented the Jets from scoring the entire second half of Sunday's game in the Bills 18-10 win.

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Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

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