Robert Quinn pushes for Defensive Player of the Year

Posted Dec 20, 2013
The 7.75 Pressure Points Robert Quinn accumulated against the Saints was the second-highest total for any player this season, and earned him his second edge rusher of the week award. Quinn set the mark with 9.5 in Week 12 against the Bears. It’s been this way all season for the 14th overall pick in the 2011 draft. Quinn ranks second in the NFL with 15 sacks. (Sports Illustrated)

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