October 12th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
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The 49ers announced that linebacker Patrick Willis has been rewarded NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for Week 5.
Willis recorded 12 tackles and a fumble recovery in the team’s 48-3 thrashing of the Buccaneers on Sunday.
For the season, the four-time Pro Bowler has a team-high 40 tackles with four passes defensed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
Furthermore, the Mississippi product spearheads the fourth-best run defense in the NFL.
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