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Von Miller named AFC defensive player of the month

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FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller celebrates after a win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Denver. The Broncos’ star pass rusher has four sacks already, including the game-sealing strip of Andrew Luck that was reminiscent of his mammoth hits in the Super Bowl when he snatched the football and the Lombardi Trophy from Cam Newton’s grasp. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)

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It might not be a Super Bowl MVP or a giant contract, but Von Miller keeps stacking up the honors.

The Broncos outside linebacker was named AFC defensive player of the month, after another strong start to the season.

Miller has a league-high five sacks in the Broncos’ first three games.

But four of those sacks have come in fourth quarters, adding to his reputation as a game-changer.

Of course, that was pretty well established already, and the reason the Broncos gave him a six-year, $114.5 million contract this offseason.