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Bradley Chubb Overtakes Von Miller's Franchise Mark For Most Sacks By A Rookie

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CBS4) - Pass rusher Bradley Chubb has just overtaken Von Miller and is now the holder of most sacks ever by a Broncos rookie.

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Bradley Chubb at Levi's Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

He got a two sacks against the 49ers at Levi's Stadium and now has 12 this season.

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Jeff Driskel #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Miller got 11.5 sacks in 2011, his rookie season.

Chubb leads all NFL rookies in sacks this season. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for October.

First published on December 9, 2018 / 5:16 PM MST

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