Arvell Reese wins first NFC defensive player of the week award

Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese was all over the field in Sunday’s victory over the Eagles. The league has now recognized his performance, naming him NFC defensive player of the week.This is Reese’s first career player of the week award. Reese finished the contest with 12 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in the 19-11 victory over Philadelphia.According to the league, Reese became the youngest player since 1982 — when the sack became an official stat — to have at least three sacks in a game. Reese is 21 years and 70 days old. The previous record holder was Vernon Maxwell, who was 21 years and 321 days old on Sept. 11, 1983.The No. 5 overall pick in this year’s draft, Reese has tallied 68 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, and an interception so far this season.