More Titans defense recognition at Sports Illustrated

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/09/23/Awards/index.html

Bucky Brooks lists his top five nominees for defensive player of the year (based on play year-to-date) and two Titans make the list. They are in some good company:


Defensive Player of the Year

1. John Abraham, Falcons (Last week's rank: 4).

2. Cortland Finnegan, CB, Titans (5): The Titans' nearly impenetrable defense has been bolstered by the blanket coverage provided by Finnegan. The fourth-year pro helped limit Andre Johnson to only two receptions last week, and Finnegan's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown sealed a 31-12 victory.

3. Albert Haynesworth, DT, Titans (5): He had five tackles and a sack against the Texans as the Titans harassed Matt Schaub into a forgettable 17-for-37 passing day that included three interceptions and three sacks.

4. Marcus Stroud, DT, Bills (2): He made six tackles and helped the Bills limit the Raiders' third-ranked rushing attack to only 98 rushing yards.

5. London Fletcher, LB, Redskins (NR): The oft-overlooked playmaker is off to a terrific start in his 11th season. His 31 tackles rank fourth through three weeks.