Harris NFC Defensive Player of Week

CHICAGO -- Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants, defensive tackle Tommie Harris of the Chicago Bears and kicker Ryan Longwell of the Minnesota Vikings are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the second week of the 2006 season (Sept. 17-18), the NFL announced.

Harris played a major role in another standout performance by the Chicago defense, helping the Bears to a convincing 34-7 win over the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Harris had a career-high 2.0 sacks and five tackles from his defensive tackle position as the Bears totaled six sacks, forced and recovered three fumbles and limited the Lions to one third-down conversion in nine attempts.

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Early in the second quarter, with Detroit facing a third down deep in Chicago territory, Harris recorded his first sack of the day, forcing an ultimately unsuccessful field goal attempt on the ensuing play. The Bears then immediately drove 70 yards in eight plays, culminated by a 31-yard touchdown pass from Rex Grossman to Desmond Clark.

Then with two minutes remaining in the half and the Lions driving near midfield, Harris again rose to the occasion on third down, notching his second sack and forcing a punt, as the Bears entered halftime with a 24-0 lead they would never relinquish.

In his third season from Oklahoma, this is Harris' first career Player of the Week Award.

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