[KC Chiefs.com] The NFL informed the Chiefs today that linebacker Derrick Johnson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in a 27-13 win at St. Louis.

Johnson produced career-highs with 17 tackles and four passes defensed against the Rams. He was part of a Chiefs defense that allowed a season-low 224 yards of total offense and limited Rams running back Steven Jackson to 67 rushing yards.