He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October .
Alexander had a seven - game sack streak to start the season and his nine sacks in the first seven games tied his career sack total he had accumulated over the past decade .
Alexander was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October .
Alexander had a seven - game sack streak to start the season and his nine sacks in the first seven games tied his career sack total he had accumulated over the past decade .