As Suh prepares to play in his first Super Bowl, that’s pretty clear. While the Nebraska product played well in the regular season — recording 4.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and a pair of fumble recoveries — he’s clearly elevated his game in Los Angeles’ postseason run. Suh has been instrumental in the Rams allowing a combined 98 yards rushing on 43 attempts in two playoff games — good for an average of just 2.3 yards per carry.
Recording 1.5 sacks against the Saints last week, Suh has made eight postseason tackles — two for loss — with four quarterback hits.
“Ndamukong has not only had two good back-to-back, he’s had two great back-to-back games,” defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said on Friday. “And I think we’re used to seeing him play well and have some good games. But I think these last two have been his best. And when he’s at his best, he’s hard to stop.”