While there were many MVP nominees who shined the brightest in the Bengals' 16-10 win over the Steelers, there were others who contributed to the win while playing equally important though somewhat underlooked roles.
In a gritty win like the Bengals pulled off against the Steelers on Sunday, a number of players deserved credit for helping bring the Bengals to their first-ever 7-0 start. A handful of major contributors got the lion's share of the accolades, but other role players should also get recognition. That's what this weekly award post is about.
Cast your vote for the "Unsung Hero of the Week" and sound off on your winner in the comments.