The BestClay Matthews, LB, Packers
Matthews is on a tear of late, recording 4.5 sacks in his last three games. In Green Bay's latest win over the Rams, he made 5 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, leading a defense which scored as many touchdowns as it gave up. The Packers are now 5-0, and Matthews, who rotates between inside and outside linebacker, is having another Pro Bowl caliber season.
Best of the Rest
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 6 tackles including 1.5 sacks
Rey Maualuga, LB, Bengals - 8 tackles (5 solo) and a pass defended
Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals - 11/14 for 161 yards and 3 TDs
Buck Allen, RB, Ravens - 8 carries for 58 yards
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - Team-high 8 tackles
T.J. McDonald, S, Rams - 6 solo tackles
Nickell Robey, CB, Bills - 4 tackles
Malcolm Smith, LB, Raiders - 3 solo tackles, a sack and a pass defended
Nick Perry, OLB, Packers - 2 tackles and 0.5 sacks
