Alterraun Verner named AFC defensive player of the week

Alterraun Verner is having a career year. Titans GM Ruston Webster is really wishing that he would have gotten a contract done with ATV a month ago.

By Jimmy Morris@jmorrisMCM Oct 2, 2013, 2:35pm CDT

This from the official NFL release:

DEFENSE: CB ALTERRAUN VERNER, TENNESSEE TITANS

Verner recorded two tackles, a career-high two interceptions, one fumble recovery and two passes defensed in the Titans' 38-13 win over the New York Jets.
Verner's three takeaways resulted in 21 points by the Titans offense.
The game marked Verner's fourth consecutive game with at least one takeaway. He has totaled six takeaways this season (four interceptions, two fumble recoveries).
Through Week 4, Verner is tied for an NFL-best with four interceptions.

· In his fourth season from UCLA, this is Verner's first career Defensive Player of the Week Award.

· He is the first Titans cornerback to win the award since 2008 (CORTLAND FINNEGAN, Week 1).

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