Despite the College's 15-0 loss to Muhlenberg College in the season opener, senior defensive lineman Joe King was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. King had a total of nine tackles and three sacks during the game for a Muhlenberg loss of 25 yards. Although the College was shut out, King and the rest of the Lions' defense held the Mules to 78 rushing yards. King currently leads the NJAC with six tackles for a loss.