Week 2: J.C. Jackson, New England Patriots
/New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson has been named the DC Touchdown Club Pro Football Player of the Week.
Jackson, who played at the University of Maryland, intercepted two passes in the first half as the Patriots built a lead and went on for a 25-6 win over the New York Jets this past Sunday.
Undrafted coming out of Maryland in 2018 with one season of eligibility remaining, Jackson quickly established himself as one of the top defensive backs in the league. He had 17 interceptions in his first three seasons, finishing second in the NFL with a career-high nine interceptions in 2020.
On Sunday against the Jets, Jackson intercepted rookie Zach Wilson once in the first quarter and again in the second quarter as the Patriots built a 13-3 halftime lead and held the Jets without a touchdown.
“You make plays and your teammates feed off you, that’s what defense is all about,” Jackson said in a postgame news conference. “Don’t wait for anyone to make plays. Go out there and set the tone.
“I was just in the right position to make plays. That’s what I do.”
