Peter King: Khalil Mack is a “game wrecker”

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The Bears got a big win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football in primetime, and in the process extended their lead in the NFC North division. And while quarterback Mitchell Trubisky played well over the past few weeks, it was the defense that helped carry the Bears to victory on Sunday night.

And at the center of it all was pass rusher Khalil Mack, once again.

Mack's dominant performance earned him another nod as one of Peter King's "Defensive Players of the Week," who listed "game wrecker" for Mack's position instead of linebacker.

"I’ve lost count how many times we’ve lauded Mack in this space this season," King wrote. "The ex-Raider was at it again Sunday night against Minnesota, registering a sack, a tackle for loss, a fumble recovery and just being a flat-out difference maker every time the Bears defense was on the field."

No label could be more appropriate than game wrecker for Mack. His impact on the Bears' defense is indelible. In eight games this season, Mack has eight sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception and a touchdlwon.

Aside from the statline, he has changed the culture of an already good Bears defense with his energy and work ethic.

Take this example from a feature on Mack on ESPN.com:

Mack even brings energy to practice. When the whistle blows for a defensive period, players used to jog to the ball. Mack sprinted. Now, everybody sprints.

Monster of the Midway. Franchise rejuvenator. King of the North. Game wrecker. All apt labels for Mack.

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