Defensive MVP: Chandler Jones — Strong consideration goes to Rob Ninkovich on this one, but Ninkovich, by his own admission, struggled the first three weeks of the season even though he has been very good over the last five. Jones gets the nod because of consistency: He has at least one quarterback hit in six of eight games (11 total), six sacks, and three forced fumbles. Plus, he has been on the field far more than anticipated. Drafted to be a pass-rusher, he has shown himself to be a three-down player, playing in 92 percent of the defensive snaps.