The NFL recognized the huge effort of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver on Thanksgiving.
The team announced on Wednesday that Oliver has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts against the Detroit Lions in Week 12.
Oliver’s outing made a huge impact on the contest which Buffalo won, 28-25. In total, Oliver had six tackles, including two for loss, one of which forced a fumble that Oliver recovered himself. In addition, Oliver had a sack for a safety.
Oliver’s sack, safety and fumble effort made him one of only four players to record such a game in the past 10 years (Khalil Mack, Cameron Wake, Justin Houston).
In beating up the Lions, Oliver made it three-straight Thanksgiving games in which he has dominated.
He has 14 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and his safety in three-career Thanksgiving games.
The DPOW Award was the first of Oliver’s career.
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