Dallas Cowboys DeMarcus Ware named the NFL's Rookie Defensive Player of the Month for October

Ware honored: Linebacker DeMarcus Ware has been named the NFL's Rookie Defensive Player of the Month for October.

He had 16 tackles, seven quarterback pressures and three sacks in October. He's a big reason the Cowboys have the fifth-ranked overall defense in the league.

The Cowboys' defense has only allowed four touchdowns in the past five games.