Check back on a weekly basis as the Lupagus will hand out the defensive rookie of the week. Along with the defensive award be sure to check out the other Rookie Awards Offensive Rookie of the Week | Rookie Turd of the Week.
| Week 1: | Dont’a Hightower LB, New England Patriots |
| Stat Line: 5 Tackles, 6 yd fumble return for TD | |
| Week 2: | Zach Brown LB, Tennessee Titans |
| Stat Line: 10 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Forced Fumble | |
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