CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown launched his 6-foot-5, 320-pound body into the air like he was going up for a dunk and suffocated a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr with his outstretched arms.
The ball caromed off the helmet of a Saints lineman and Brown hauled it in for the interception.
When you're part of a team that has an NFL-worst 2-13 record and will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, it's not easy to get recognized when it comes time for Pro Bowl and All-Pro votes, unless you do something spectacular.