Each NFL team's MVP this season through Week 11

Each NFL team’s MVP this season

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 11: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half on November 11, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 4: Bradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos signals during the second quarter against the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos hosted the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 4, 2018. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos-Bradley Chubb

The Broncos defense has struggled to maintain their lofty standards this season. You can’t blame the pass rush though. Bradley Chubb and Von Miller have combined to give Vance Joseph 19 sacks from the defensive end position through 10 games.

Even though Miller has one more sack than his rookie teammate, Chubb gets the nod because he plays slightly better football against the run. Opponents typically try to run at Miller to neutralize his aggression off the edge. When they try to employ that tactic against Chubb the results are not good for the offense.

The scary thing about Chubb is that he’s just scratching the surface of what he’s capable of at the professional level. He is only going to be tougher for tackles to block once he diversifies his set of pass rushing moves. Right now, he’s getting by largely on athleticism and strength.

The Broncos aren’t headed to the playoff this season, but they have to feel good about Chubb falling into their lap in April’s draft. He’s got a legitimate chance to have a career as good as Miller’s. That’s quite a compliment for an edge rusher in the Mile High City.

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