1. Wade Phillips, Broncos defensive coordinator
Remember when Denver was an offensive team? It barely needed an offense as Phillips exposed Carolina's flaws.
2. Von Miller, Broncos LB
Miller was an impossible matchup for Panthers tackle Mike Remmers. Miller's outside pressure blew up the Panthers' offensive plans.
3. Danny Trevathan, Broncos LB
His two hustle plays for fumble recoveries were big moments for the Broncos. Also had a team-high eight tackles.
Gameball 3 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2015, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips takes the field prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Denver. The Associated Press will announce its 2015 NFL award winners the night before the Super Bowl. Among the dozen or so noteworthy assistant coach candidates from the first half of the season, two stand out: Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) ORG XMIT: NY156 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
