Notebook: Matthews Coming On Strong

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Rookie outside linebacker Clay Matthews' NFL career might not have started the way he wanted to after being sidelined for much of the preseason with a hamstring injury, but his production has been unquestioned since he entered the starting lineup.

Matthews is coming off one of his finest performances this season on Monday night against the Ravens, one that earned him the NFC Defensive Player of the Week Award. He is the first defensive rookie in the NFC to win the honor this season.

Matthews registered a career-high six tackles, matched his career best with two sacks, and added a forced fumble in the first quarter that safety Nick Collins recovered inside the Green Bay 20 to halt a potential Baltimore score.

"These types of awards come obviously when you are winning and an overall team effort, so it's not just me out there obviously making plays and what not," Matthews said. "It's a whole team effort. But it's definitely gratifying seeing that your hard wor..

Source: Packers.com
 

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