New York Giants safety Landon Collins is the NFC East defensive MVP, as voted on by the four reporters covering the division for ESPN.com.

Todd Archer, Dallas Cowboys reporter: I wanted to say Sean Lee. He led the Cowboys in tackles and established a team record with 22 tackles in the December loss to the Giants. He was everywhere. But I couldn’t ignore what Collins did. He was the only player in NFL history to record at least 100 tackles, two sacks, five interceptions and 12 pass deflections. He made a tremendous improvement over a rookie season in which he looked confused. The Cowboys and every team in the NFC East will hate to see how much better he can get over the next few years.

Jordan Raanan, New York Giants reporter: Collins edges out two of his teammates (Janoris Jenkins and Damon Harrison) in this one, which shouldn’t be much of a surprise considering the Giants' defense allowed the second-fewest points in the NFL this season. Collins was a major reason. He was the only player in the NFL with five interceptions and four sacks. He finished second among safeties in tackles, first in sacks, second in interceptions and tied for first in passes defensed. What didn’t Collins do in his breakout season? He’s deserving of this honor with the way he played as a 22-year-old second-year player.

Tim McManus, Philadelphia Eagles reporter: Collins led the Giants with 125 tackles and added five interceptions, 13 passes defensed and four sacks. Collins helped anchor a defense that finished second in opponent points per game (17.8).

John Keim, Washington Redskins reporter: Collins was near the top of the list of players I enjoyed watching this season. Safeties often are made by others around them -- a strong pass rush, excellent corners. But some transcend that, and Collins is among that group. The Giants made big-splash signings last offseason with end Olivier Vernon, tackle Damon Harrison and corner Janoris Jenkins. They made a difference. But Collins’ ascension into elite safety status mattered. Collins recorded a season stat line no one ever had in the NFL, with at least 100 tackles, 12 passes defensed, five interceptions and two sacks.