Raiders rookie QB Connor Cook (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Khalil Mack, DE, Oakland
With 11 sacks, five forced fumbles and an interception, Oakland's Khalil Mack is considered the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Brock Osweiler, QB, Houston
Brock Osweiler (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston
Expect the Texans to pressure Raiders QB Connor Cook. Whitney Mercilus leads the team in sacks. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Darius Slay, CB, Detroit
The Seahawks don't have the running game they've had in years past. One of the best cover men in the league, Detroit's Darius Slay will look to limit Seattle's passing game, too. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle
Russell Wilson had a relatively quiet season, but he's still the same QB who led the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowls. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Richard Sherman, CB, Seattle
Detroit has struggled to run the ball all year. If Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman can help slow down their passing game, the Lions' offense will be in trouble. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers has thrown 15 touchdowns and no interceptions during the Packers' six-game winning streak. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Green Bay
Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had five interceptions this season. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants
The Giants' offense doesn't blow anyone away. They have often relied on their defense to keep opponents out of the end zone while hoping Odell Beckham Jr. will make a game-changing play or two. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Oliver Vernon, DE, Giants
When the Giants lost to the Packers in the regular season, they failed to sack quarterback Aaron Rodgers. New York defensive end Olivier Vernon will have to do his part to make Rodgers feel uncomfortable. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Le'Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh
The Steelers' offense is loaded with talent, but Le'Veon Bell is key to both their running and passing attacks. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Ryan Shazier, LB, Steelers
Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier can seemingly do it all. He had 87 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, three interceptions and three forced fumbles this season. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
Jay Ajayi, RB, Miami
Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi enjoyed a breakout season, rushing for 1,272 yards. He'll be counted on to take pressure off QB Matt Moore, who's filling in for the injured Ryan Tannehill. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
Cameron Wake, DE, Miami
Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake is headed to the Pro Bowl after registering 11 1/2 sacks. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
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