Robert Spillane AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The Las Vegas Raiders are continuing their preparations for their Week 11 game against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday in sunny and humid Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
One defensive player on the Raiders' defense received recognition this week for being one of the among every defensive position.
Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after having a phenomenal performance last Sunday against the New York Jets on prime time Sunday Night Football.
Spillane finished the game with seven total tackles, one tackle for a loss, one pass deflection and a game-saving interception that ultimately led to the Raiders getting their second straight victory and rising to .500 for the second time this season.
Spillane is tied for the league-led in interceptions with three and he leads the Raiders in tackles.
So far, in his first season with the Silver and Black, Spillane has 81 total tackles, 43 being solos, with two and a half sacks and three interceptions.
Raiders Interim Coach Antonio Pierce had a chance to speak to the media about Spillane and what he truly brings to the Silver and Black defense.
"[Y]ou have your superstars in the Maxx Crosby's of the world, but then you have that lunch pail guy and this guy just loves ball, man," Pierce said.
"You can see it on his face. You can see the energy and excitement he brings to our team, again, when we talk about the will to win and just being gritty."
This Sunday will be the second time in his career that Spillane will go head-to-head against the Dolphins. He played against the Dolphins last season with the Steelers, finishing the game with three assisted tackles.
Be on the watch this Sunday for Spillane as he looks to continue to be a key factor on the Raiders' defense against the Dolphins in Hard Rock Stadium.
The Silver and Black will head out on the road to South Beach to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST.
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