Since Week 9, Texans OLB Connor Barwin's 9.5 sacks are tied with Jared Allen and Elvis Dumervil for the NFL lead. Brawin and rookie Brooks Reed kept the pressure on opposing passers even with Mario Williams out for the season. "He's been exceptional," coach Gary Kubiak said of Barwin. ... Connor has got a brilliant future ahead of him ... he's been a big, big leader on our football team and we're all very proud of him."