Packers safety Evan Williams named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October
The gist
Packers safety Evan Williams was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, the NFL announced Thursday.
The honor caps Green Bay's 4-1 October and precedes Sunday's game against New England.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026Williams celebrates running off the field after the Packers beat the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
- Oct 18, 2026Williams intercepts a pass in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field.
- Oct 29, 2026Williams tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan during a game in Green Bay.
Key terms
- NFC
- One of the two conferences of the National Football League, with 16 teams split into four divisions.
- safety
- A defensive back in gridiron football who lines up deep and covers passes toward the middle of the field.
Source: Wikipedia