The BestMalcolm Smith, LB, Raiders
The former Super Bowl MVP is playing the best football of his career in his first year with the Oakland Raiders. He completely dominated the Chargers in San Diego, ticking nearly every statistical box. Smith led the team with 11 solo tackles, including a sack. He also showed his chops in coverage, picking off Philip Rivers and knocking away another pass. The Raiders are a surprising 3-3 under head coach Jack Del Rio, an All-American linebacker at USC in 1984.
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Robert Woods, WR, Bills - 9 catches for 84 yards and a TD
Devon Kennard, OLB, Giants - 7 solo tackles
T.J. McDonald, S, Rams - 7 tackles (3 solo) and a forced fumble
Jordan Cameron, TE, Dolphins - 2 catches for 23 yards
Everson Griffen, DE, Vikings - 1.5 sacks
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 3 solo tackles and a pass defended
Leonard Williams, DE, Jets - A tackle for loss
Dion Bailey, S, Jets - 6 solo tackles
Matt Cassel, QB, Cowboys - 17/27 for 227 yards and a TD
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - 3 solo tackles
