The NFL has named Aqib Talib the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the San Diego Chargers in a road win to clinch the AFC West division.
Talib's interception late in the game effectively shut the door on the Chargers and Philip Rivers' comeback endeavor down nine points with about five minutes remaining in the game. Talib also led the Broncos in total tackles with eight, including seven solo tackles, and he compiled three passes defensed, his most in a single game since Week 1.
Talib has been a significant part of the Broncos defense with three interceptions, one forced fumble, a tackle for loss and 55 total tackles on the year.
This marks the second time Talib has been awarded Player of the Week in his career. Previously he was NFC Player of the Week in November of 2010 after a two-interception performance against the Arizona Cardinals.
See the best moments captured from Sunday's AFC West-sealing victory in sunny San Diego.
Thomas brings in a 30-yard pass despite great coverage from Weddle.
Wolfe gets a piece of Nick Novak's 46-yard field goal attempt, causing it to fall short.
Wolfe celebrates his block with Terrance Knighton.
Thomas goes in for a 28-yard touchdown, putting the Broncos up 16-3 late in the third quarter.
Emmanuel Sanders makes a 33-yard grab in the fourth quarter.
Addae flips Sanders to the turf after his big grab.
Harris and Del Rio congratulate Talib after his fourth-quarter interception.
