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Broncos' Nik Bonitto Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week After 2.5-Sack Performance in Win vs. Eagles

The award elevates the league sack leader's case for season-ending honors.

Overview

  • Denver beat Philadelphia 21-17, with Nik Bonitto posting 2.5 sacks, four tackles, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hits.
  • He leads the NFL with seven sacks through five games and has recorded multiple sacks in three straight contests.
  • The recognition is Bonitto's first Player of the Week award and the first by a Broncos outside linebacker since Von Miller in 2018.
  • Bonitto is under contract through 2029 on a four-year, $106 million extension signed before the season.
  • His surge has placed him in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, with Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd highlighted as a key rival after a 99-yard pick-six of Patrick Mahomes.