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Khalil Mack named AFC defensive player of the week

Cincinnati Bengals v Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders looks on during the second half of their NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at O.co Coliseum on September 13, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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The Raiders were able to beat the Broncos at their own game Sunday night, and playing the role of Von Miller was Khalil Mack.

The Raiders pass-rusher was named AFC defensive player of the week after his dominant night against their division rivals.

Mack had two sacks, a forced fumble and a recovery in the win over the Broncos, as they shut down the running game and kept Trevor Siemian from making any plays.

For the season, Mack has 7.0 sacks, and stands as one of the reasons the Raiders have to be taken seriously as contenders in the AFC.