Texans nose tackle D.J. Reader spells trouble for offenses, wrecking blocking schemes with a powerful charge and quick feet.
The 6-3, 347-pounder, a pending unrestricted free agent, is emerging as a valuable commodity.
Reader sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on Sunday and now has set a career-high with 2 1/2 sacks for the season. Reader's ability to collapse the pocket has also benefited teammates Whitney Mercilus and J.J. Watt, who have combined for nine sacks.
Reader has four quarterback hits and four tackles for losses this season.
He's the highest-ranked interior defensive lineman overall with a 91.