Already on Record-Breaking Sack Pace, Bonitto Wins AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Nik Bonitto had 2.5 sacks in the Broncos 21–17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos sacks Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, on Sept. 29, 2025. Matthew Stockman /Getty Images

Already on pace to break the NFL’s single-season sack record, Denver Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Bonitto had 2.5 sacks and 4 total tackles in the Broncos’ stunning comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Bonitto currently leads the NFL in sacks with 7 sacks through 5 weeks. Other notable players of the week include Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.