Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller just became the tenth defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP award thanks to 2.5 sacks and two strip-sacks, putting himself in an exclusive club for a game for which people seem to primarily focus on offense.
But it’s like the saying goes: Offense wins games, defense wins championships.
Regarding the defensive players who were named Super Bowl MVP prior to Miller, they should not be forgotten under any circumstances.
Let’s take a look at the nine defensive players who also won Super Bowl MVP and see how Miller stacks up against them.