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Curt Popejoy

Steelers LB T.J. Watt making a strong case for DPOY

With only five games left to play, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is making a strong push to be a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. In only his third season, Watt has ascended into the upper echelon of NFL defenders. One of his biggest challengers for the title might be teammate  Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Here are Watt’s current stats heading into the Steelers Week 13 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Tackles-37

Tackles for loss-10

Quarterback hits-25

Sacks-11.5

Passes defended-5

Forced fumbles-5

Fumbles recovered-3

Interceptions-1

If this isn’t a DPOY resume I don’t know what is. Check out our gallery of some of the best photos of Watt so far this season.

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