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Von Miller wins AFC defensive player of the week honors

San Diego Chargers v Denver Broncos

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 18: Fans hold signs in support of outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos as they face the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 30-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Von Miller might have lost the league sack lead this week, but he did win AFC defensive player of the week honors.

Miller had three sacks and two forced fumbles in the Broncos’ 30-23 win over the Chargers.

He now has 13 sacks on the season, and it took Aldon Smith’s 5.5 against the Bears to knock him out of the league’s top spot.

Miller’s 24.5 sacks in 25 games are the most in the same span since Derrick Thomas had 25 in his first 25.

Miller and Smith have a friendly back and forth going on, and it’s amazing watching them change games on a weekly basis.