Olivier Vernon receives NFL award

Miami Dolphins second-year defensive end Olivier Vernon was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his dominant play against the New York Jets.

Vernon recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks and 10 tackles in Miami’s 23-3 victory over New York. The win put the Dolphins (6-6) back at .500 and keeps them in the race for the final wild-card spot in the AFC.

Vernon leads the Dolphins with 10.0 sacks and has been one of the team’s biggest surprises this year.


(espn.com)