Duane Brown of the Houston Texans has been the best left tackle in the NFL during the 2012 season.

Brown was the 26th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Brown has surrendered just one sack over the past 29 games.

Brown has been so dominant in 2012 that Pro Football Focus ranks him as sixth in their Offensive Player of the Year Rankings.

Brown's excellence comes from his ability to limit the effectiveness of pass-rushers while also using his strength for the run game.

The Houston Texans improved to 7-1 with a 21-9 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

The Texans had a +6.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging 9.5 yards per pass and winning the turnover battle 1-0. Houston had a +10 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Matt Schaub went 19-for-27 for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

Andre Johnson didn't score a touchdown, but had eight receptions for 118 yards.

Arian Foster continued his dominant season with 24 carries for 111 yards and one touchdown.

Ryan Fitzpatrick went 25-for-38 for 239 yards, while C.J. Spiller had 39 yards on six carries.

Mario Williams had one sack and seven total tackles in his return to Houston.