The BestRey Maualuga, LB, Bengals
Always the steady force in the Cincinnati defense, Maualuga's crew is headed to the playoffs once again. The Bengals are 11-3 with the NFL's No. 1 scoring defense, giving up a paltry 17.4 points per game. Now in his seventh season, the heavy-hitter is sixth on the team in tackles, including 10 more registered on Sunday in a win over San Francisco.
Best of the Rest
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 3 tackles (2 solo), including two for loss and a sack
Leonard Williams, DE, Jets - 4 tackles (3 solo), including half a sack
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - 7 tackles
Marqise Lee, WR, Jaguars - 2 catches for 46 yards
Robert Woods, WR, Bills - 4 catches for 44 yards
Malcolm Smith, LB, Raiders - 7 solo tackles, including two for loss
Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals - 20/32 for 274 yards and a TD
Shareece Wright, CB, Ravens - 4 tackles (3 solo) and a PD
Frostee Rucker, DE, Cardinals - Fumble recovery and a tackle
Buck Allen, RB, Ravens - 4 carries for 18 yards
Nickell Robey, CB, Bills - 2 tackles
