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Byron Murphy
Nickel back (NB1) · age 28 · 5′11″ 190 lb · Washington · Round 2, pick 33, 2019
IDP points a game6.62026 · 8 games
2026 season
Tackles38
Solo28
For loss1
Sacks0
QB hits0
INT4
Pass def.7
Forced fum.0
Game log
| 2026 | Opp | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 9 | BUF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Wk 8 | DET | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Wk 7 | IND | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Wk 5 | NO | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12.0 |
| Wk 4 | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Wk 3 | TB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Wk 2 | CHI | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Wk 1 | GB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
2025 game log
| 2025 | Opp | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 18 | GB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Wk 17 | DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Wk 16 | NYG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Wk 15 | DAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Wk 14 | WAS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Wk 13 | SEA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Wk 12 | GB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Wk 11 | CHI | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Wk 10 | BAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Wk 9 | DET | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Wk 8 | LAC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Wk 7 | PHI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Wk 5 | CLE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Wk 4 | PIT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Wk 3 | CIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Wk 2 | ATL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Wk 1 | CHI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
2025 season
| Season | G | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4.6 |
Minnesota Vikings defensive backs
| Player | Depth | Tkl | Sk | Pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers | LCB1 | 26 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Charles Demmings | LCB2 | – | – | – |
| Josh Metellus | SS1 | 58 | 0.5 | 6.2 |
| Jay Ward | SS2 | 8 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS3 | – | – | – |
| Harrison Smith | FS1 | 17 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Theo Jackson | FS2 | 21 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS3 | 9 | 0 | 1.5 |
| James Pierre | RCB1 | 30 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | RCB2 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 |
IDP points
One balanced scoring, used to compare games: solo tackle 1, assisted tackle 0.5, tackle for loss 1, sack 2, QB hit 0.5, interception 3, pass defended 1, forced fumble 2, fumble recovery 2, touchdown 6, safety 2. Defenders are not ranked or valued yet.