Barber NFC defensive player of week

Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 12, marking the eighth time in his career Barber earned the honor.

Barber intercepted a pair of passes in the Bucs win last Sunday at Detroit, returning one 65 yards for a touchdown. It was his 13th career score. His 11 regular season touchdowns off interceptions is most among active players.

This was the 33rd time a Buc has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week and the second time this year. LB Derrick Brooks won the award in Week 4.