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Broncos’ Alexander Johnson earns accolade after October performance

Since earning a starting spot in Week 5, Alexander Johnson has been playing like the inside linebacker the Broncos have long wanted. Now he has an honor to back it up.

Pro Football Focus on Friday named Johnson its AFC defensive player of the month for October. Johnson received a 91.9 grade by PFF — the second highest among linebackers behind Vikings’ Eric Kendricks, the NFC defensive player of the month.

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Denver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) on 3rd down in the 16-0 win over the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct.