Look, I know the big man did not rack up the tackles or other stats. But for the first time this season, I felt like a defensive lineman really made his mark on the game.
Eli Howard had two big pass deflections and two quarterback hurries. This season, defensive linemen generating pressure has been a luxury rarely seen out there on the field. Howard was in the backfield chasing Bender around making his life miserable, that deserves some recognition.
Dakota Allen is the guy most would have expected to get this award, but I like to recognize unsung heroes.