Broncos safety Hufanga named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Had 2 INTs, a sack and a TD in Denver comeback

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 33m1 min read

No surprise Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Denver erased a 10-0 deficit Sunday night to beat the Rams in Denver. Hufanga finished with 5 tackles, 2 interceptions, 3 pass deflections, 1 sack and 1 touchdown.

Why it matters: Denver scored 30 after halftime in the home comeback. Hufanga totaled 106 tackles and 2 sacks in 17 games with Denver in 2025.

By the numbers: Week 3: 5 tackles, 2 INTs, 3 pass deflections, 1 sack, 1 TD. 2025 season: 106 tackles, 2 sacks in 17 games.

What to watch: Denver continues the 2026 regular season with Hufanga anchoring the secondary.

Sources

@JamesPalmerTV 2026-09-30T16:14:35.939299+00:00

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