Kuechly is coming off two of the most dominant linebacker performances in franchise history. He almost single-handedly shut down the Saints' high-octane offense on "Monday Night Football" after forcing a pair of fumbles and chasing down Jarvis Landry from behind like a madman to prevent a touchdown in Week 14. It's a shame the Panthers are falling apart around their defensive leader because Kuechly is making plays behind the line of scrimmage at an unprecedented rate. His 21 stuffs not only lead the league, but are also the most ever by a linebacker, according to research done by Pro Football Journal. For comparison's sake, fellow perennial All-Pro Bobby Wagner has managed just 3.5 stuffs this year. Don't buy into the trendy narrative that Wagner has overtaken Kuechly as football's greatest inside linebacker today.