Pittsburgh STEELERS LB JAMES HARRISON VOTED
WEEK 11 GMC SIERRA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
*Winner Selected By Fan Vote on NFL.com
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LinebackerJAMES HARRISON of the Pittsburgh Steelers is theGMC SIERRA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEKfor games played on November 13 -17, the NFL announced today.
Harrison had a sack, forced a fumble and recorded a safety in one play. Harrison also made four tackles and returned an interception 33 yards in the Steelers' 11 – 10 win over the San Diego Chargers.
Harrisonwas selected from among five finalists by voters on NFL.com/gmc. The other finalists were linebackerERIC BARTON of the New York Jets, defensive backCHRIS CARR of the Tennessee Titans, defensive endJULIUS PEPPERS of the Carolina Panthers and cornerbackAaron Ross **of the New York Giants.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/gmc throughout the month of January.
2008 GMC SIERRA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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| Wk 1 | LB LaMarr Woodley, PIT |
| Wk 2 | SS Troy Polamalu, PIT |
| Wk 3 | LB Joey Porter, MIA |
| Wk 4 | DT Albert Haynesworth, TEN |
| Wk 5 | CB Antoine Winfield, MIN |
| Wk 6 | DE Juqua Parker, PHI |
| Wk 7 | LB LaMarr Woodley, PIT |
| Wk 8 | DT Shaun Rogers, CLE |
| Wk 9 | DE Justin Tuck, NYG |
| Wk 10 | LB Ray Lewis, BAL |
| Wk 11 | LB James Harrison, PIT |
