New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. SAN DIEGO - For the third time in the last four seasons, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald won the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award. He did all that while missing two games, too. Leonard Williams finally lived up to the hype.Stats; @pfref #NFL pic.twitter.com/Y5ro45XW1l. Predicting the Steelers jersey numbers for the 2023 NFL Draft class. Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald could conceivably win it every year given his dominance and the way he elevates players around him. And, if there's recent bias by selectors, Watt is at a disadvantage. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Watt also led the league with 21 tackles for loss. Just before halftime in that game, Garrett stripped backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, then picked up the ball and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown, the first score of his career. It was a special year for the Steeler outside linebacker, leading the NFL in all three of the most relevant stats for players who primarily rush, while also showing the ability to make plays in coverage. Watt dealt with various injuries in 2021 and was forced to miss two games, but he still had a career-best season and was rewarded with NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. So yes, T.J. Watts stats are better across the board than Aaron Donalds were, but as Steeler fans who remember how good Aaron Smith was, and how good Casey Hampton was, It shouldnt be hard to understand how playing on the interior line causes less impressive stats no matter how good the player is. Quickly compare stats, fantasy rankings and points to find out which player is a better option in your fantasy football league . However, in every other arena, Watt not only dominated, but he did so in fewer games. But the Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle has plenty of competition this time around -- most notably from Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, who is looking to become the first rookie to win the award since Lawrence Taylor four decades ago. Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald won the 2020-21 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, making it his third DPOY victory. Stock Report: Whose stock is rising, and falling, after Rounds 2-7. First look at the X-Axis, bottom of the graph. What is hard to understand, however, is how Donald only received three votes. The younger Watt brother has emerged as the new face of this current Pittsburgh Steelers era(well until the draft a QB). SACKS TJ Watt finished the 2020 season with 53 tackles, 41 QB hits, 15 sacks, and 23 tackles. Journalism
While all of the narrative surrounds Donald being the unquestionable best defensive player, TJ Watt's statistical contributions should not go unseen. Sorry, Aaron Donald was unable to attend the ceremony because he was GETTING READY FOR THE SUPER BOWL. At the end of the season, when the Steelers were playing to make the playoffs even as the offense fell entirely apart Watt had 2 sacks, 2 TFL, 7 QB hits, 3 forced fumbles, a recovered fumble and 2 passes defended in the final 3 games, when the Steelers scored 10 points in each game and lost all three. No, he just did it again. His tally for tackles sits at 449 of the solo variety and 137 assisted for a grand total of 586. J.J. Watt was double teamed more than any other edge rusher, and his brother T.J. Watt won his pass rushes more frequently than any other edge rusher. Watt, Edge, Pittsburgh42Micah Parsons, LB, Dallas3Aaron Donald, DT, Los Angeles Rams3, Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) February 11, 2022. Donald also tipped a pass that linebacker Ernest Jones intercepted and the Rams converted that miscue into a touchdown to take a 7-3 lead in the second quarter. He beat guard Brandon Scherff to sack Taylor Heinicke, forcing a fumble that Dorance Armstrong returned for a touchdown, and on the next series he sacked Heinicke when Washington tried to have a running back block him. The Rams did this a lot, one rusher would just plow right into the bodies blocking Donald, and often that worked out well for the Rams. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Garrett had a strip sack of his own, and he finished the job by returning it for a 15-yard touchdown against the Ravens. Keep your eyes on Donald, dont watch the ball. The Student News Site of Pine Grove Area High School. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. JJ Watt has a season of 69 solo tackles including 39 TFL. But in 2019 Watt had 1 more interception, 6 more forced fumbles and 4 more recovered fumbles. It took a truly great season by Watt to beat out Donald for the award, which only one player had done in the last four years. Watt led the NFL with 22.5 sacks (tied the single-season record) and 21 tackles for a loss, earning an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection. In Sunday's win over Baltimore, Garrett scored his first touchdown, breaking the Browns' single-season record with his 15th sack on the same play. Season highlight: It's difficult to pick just one. He had the stats and ability to prove it, however, like most years the big names won the awards. He has set the Cowboys' rookie record for sacks in a season and is closing in on Jevon Kearse's NFL rookie record of 14.5. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, Cowboys' Micah Parsons could match one of Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor's most amazing feats, NFL Week 15 buzz: Predicting Aaron Rodgers' 2022 team, DPOY, upset picks and more, Myles Garrett sets Browns record with sack, forces fumble and scores vs. Ravens. Last season (2020), T.J. Watt lost to Stephon Gilmore who erased receivers off the field for the Patriots. This season, Donald played 17 games compared to Watts 15 games. This season, the Rams have allowed 22.5 points per game, which ranks 17th, while their efficiency ranks eighth. Obviously for him just to consistently do what he's been doing, it's great to see. The Steelers have Bud Dupree to help take the pressure off Watt, which shouldn't be used against him. This year TJ Watt deserved to be the DPOY. pic.twitter.com/m1vzrD88WU. The running back does his play action fake and is immediately met by Aaron Donald. But that doesnt do your team any good. T.J. Watts stats dropped off, especially QB hits, and none of them went up. I mean, [defensive player of the year] is nice, but I want to be remembered for bringing some Super Bowls here. There is every reason for Parsons to be a strong candidate, but 40 years of evidence is tough to overcome. But Donald isn't the only one trying to make history. Both of these players are finalists for the Defensive Player of the Year race. His tackle totals sit at 312 of the solo variety and 178 assisted for a final total of 490. Aaron Donald, on this play drives the guard (Kevin Zeitler, hes no slouch) back 8 yards by the time the quarterback takes off, the running back is no help at all. In 2020, over 10 percent of his snaps were in coverage against wide receivers and tight ends. The offensive lineman that is first matched up with Donald gets beat almost instantly, and when he tries to hold Donald, ends up getting flung to the ground like a rag doll without Donald even paying him attention, thats how quick and powerful Aaron Donald is. On a defense that's struggled throughout the season, Watt -- who was made the NFL's highest paid defensive player prior to the season -- has been a consistent playmaker. T.J. Watt beats out Aaron Donald for 2021 Defensive Player of the Year. Also, Garrett's case for the award could be damaged if the 7-6 Browns don't make the playoffs. Problem is, the eye test makes Garrett, Donald and Parsons legitimate contenders for the award, too. This is frustrating as health is not promised in the NFL. As the new face of the Steelers defense, Watt needed this to cement his status as the next in a long line of Steelers Hall of Fame linebackers, but it seems that honor will have to wait another year. Bud Dupree has never had a season where the Steelers averaged under 3 sacks a game when he was active, and the Steelers have never had a stretch (multiple games) in that time without him where they averaged at least 3 a game. J.J. Watt won the award in 2012, 2014, and 2015. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/10/rams-steelers-tj-watt-aaron-donald-defensive-player-year/. Parsons' teammate, cornerback Trevon Diggs, New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, among others, are also in the DPOY conversation. T.J. Watt is leading the NFL with 16 sacks, highlighted by his 3.5-sack effort in Pittsburgh's win over the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 5. Parsons also seems to make the big plays in big moments. But some people make the argument that Donald faces more double teams or that they play different positions. He also had a forced fumble in that game, giving . Here the Giants have the guard and tackle on Donald, and the running back looking to help if he goes inside.
He's a dog out there. At the NFL Honors show, Watt was named AP Defensive Player of the Year over Donald, the first time in his career hes won the award. In a vacuum, Watt is having one of the best seasons -- if not the best -- of his career. Aaron Donald is a dominant player and the best pass rusher in the league.
I don;t think the Steelers have any plans to trade him. Aaron Donald's one extremely great season can't even compete with Watt's top season of 2012, let alone the fact Watt had similar seasons in 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2018. Khan's first Steelers draft 'aggressive' Donald led defensive tackles in both double team rate, and pass rush win rate. Give every rusher, including Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt and T.J. Watt 1v1 matchups2. Donald received 27 votes, edging out T . He was phenomenal from start to finish, first play to last play, just as always." I didnt want to just show sacks or tackles for a loss, but I wanted to show how good Donald is on every snap, that he doesnt just collect stats, he drives the entire defense. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Aaron Donald (#99) is the defensive tackle to the right side of the screen. Garrett has been in the mix for the defensive player of the year award before, but in 2019, he was suspended the final six games for swinging his helmet at Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. CHECK OUT OUR SHOP!DONATE ON PATREON! A look at whos stock is climbing and whos is dipping after the Steelers selections on Days 2 & 3. And it's not just that he dramatically affected the game, it's that he did it without a week of practice after testing positive for COVID-19 the day after losing to the Bengals. TJ Watt plays linebacker. In the stat race, Watt leads Donald in most stats. The question is, how can Donald win DPOY over someone doing these two things at a higher level than him and on a team that produced a better overall record? His eighth NFL season is no different, and despite being 30 years old, he's shown no signs of slowing. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Aaron Donald has one season of 69 combined tackles. Eligibility restrictions apply. TACKLES FOR LOSS Say a big welcome to the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft class! You can go all out on 3rd and long, and then take a breather on all the other downs if you want sack stats. Ill take 5 turnovers over 9 plays with lost yardage all day, every day. -- Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Odds and lines subject to change. The Rams know offenses do this so they dont even send someone outside on Donalds side, so the tackle is left looking to see if Donald is going to come back outside. That is crazy. Despite this being true, with Donald having a 70 percent double team percentage compared to Watts 15 percent, it does not tell the whole story. Im not here to bash T.J. Watt and say hes not good, hes really good, hes the best edge rusher in the NFL, and one of the truly elite players on the Pittsburgh Steelers. They still have about a 40% chance to get there, according to ESPN's Football Power Index. For more information, please see our As an outside linebacker on the best defence in the NFL, Watt played 15 games with 53 tackles, 23 tackles-for-loss (league-high), 15 sacks (league-high), 41 QB hits, two forced fumbles, eight pass . But . 'That's my best friend': Steelers unite another set of brothers after draft, The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter, Steelers, down Fitzpatrick, boosted by Watt return, Steelers declare Fitzpatrick out, activate Watt, Steelers star LB Watt expects to return vs. Saints, T.J. Watt 'optimistic' about Sunday return for needy Steelers defense, Steelers opt not to activate Watt vs. Eagles, Steelers open 21-day practice window on Watt, Sources: Watt's Steelers return delayed by knee, Steelers won't scrap plan on D with Watt on IR, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. -- Trotter. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. With the Steelers. He also had a forced fumble in that game, giving him four on the season. But he should absolutely get MVP votes as well, because that's what kind of a player he is." The NFL recently concluded its honors award show and many fans and media personalities alike feel that Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was snubbed for the annual Defensive Player of The Year. Take these two graphs that have been popping up a lot of places. He has 115 sacks of the quarterback and has gotten 2 picks throughout his career. Levis opens up about draft day Voting for AP 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the YearT.J. Watt winning the honor comes a year after losing out to Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who received 27 votes to Watts 20. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? Alexander Johnson vs Blake Martinez Stats. -- ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor, T.J. Watt has 16 sacks in his 10 games played this season. T.J. Watt stepped up and produced when the Steelers were fighting to play one more game in 2019, in 2020 he didnt. T.J. Watt is great, and Ive highlighted multiple times plays he makes to set up team mates. TJ Watt is statistically outperforming Aaron Donald, and no one is talking about it. Watt also had 7 pass deflections and Donald had 4. SINCE HE ENTERED THE LEAGUE IN 2019 TJ WATT LEADS IN: Steelers Free Agent Tracker: Keeping tabs on players staying, and leaving, Updating Steelers depth charts after Day 3 of the NFL Draft. He's faced 178 double teams on his pass rushes, which ranks third, but still manages to win 24.2% of those battles -- which is, unsurprisingly, the best ranking in the league. T.J. Watt Was Robbed Of the NFL DPOY Award, Free and Easy-to-Use Mock Draft Simulator. frequently with multiple players looking to help. Journalism Position:Staffer
Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Without Watt's 3.5 sacks of Lamar Jackson and pressure on the failed 2-point conversion attempt, the Steelers don't beat the Ravens 20-19 on Dec. 5, to keep Pittsburgh relevant in the AFC North. The first play was a completed pass for Dallas, the second his team mate finished the play that he destroyed. On film, T.J. Watt and Aaron Donald are not close, T.J. Watt is a generational talent, Aaron Donald plays like he belongs in the Reggie White, Mean Joe Green category of all-time greats. YEAR TEAM G Total Solo AST SCK SFTY PDEF INT TDS YDS AVG LNG; 2022: Los Angeles Rams: 11: 41 Its not surprising that Watt won the award. If you want to say T.J. Watt should have won defensive player of the year and have me agree, just add in 2019 to the end and Im with you 100%. Cameron Heyward did it in 2019, T.J. Watt did not in 2020. The stat comparison between Watt and Donald is close. The quarterback takes a three step drop and its already over. -- Garrett, Caesars Sportsbook odds on winning: +300 (co-favorite with Parsons), Only player in NFL this season with 200 snaps in coverage and 200 snaps in the pass rush, 12 sacks and 70 tackles this season; could become first player since James Harrison in 2010 to have 10-plus sacks and 100-plus tackles in a season, Six straight games with one sack, tied for second longest by a rookie since sacks became official in 1982, Why Parsons is a strong candidate to win the award: Just look at how he plays and has helped transform a defense that allowed a franchise-record for points a year ago. The context of having someone take your best receiver (and best weapon) completely out of the game caused me to accept Gilmore's win over Watt but with Donald I can't accept it as they both attempt to do the exact same thing (stop the run and rush the passer). His tackle totals sit at 312 of the solo variety and 178 assisted for a final total of 490. Last year, Aaron Donald left Steelers fans outraged after he won Defensive Player of the Year over T.J. Watt. Taylor had 9.5 sacks as a rookie. Quote: "Very impressed. But there's a convincing argument to be made that Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was deserved DPOY for the just-concluded NFL season. Aaron Donald has 312 solo tackles, 178 assists, 103.0 sacks and 7 fumble recoveries in 138 games in his career. NAME SEASON TM GP TKL AST COMB SCK SCKY INT INT YDS INT TD FF FR FR TD . It's not Watt's fault the Steelers assembled a terrific pass rush unit, while it's also not Donald's fault that the Rams are unable to do the same. Void in ONT. The greats among the greats. After that happened, Watt tweeted out the Michael Jordan , "And . T.J. Watt Was Robbed Of the NFL DPOY Award. Its a good team award. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Aaron Donald was the right choice for Defensive Player of the Year, Draft Grades: Mel Kiper grades Steelers, and rest of the AFC North. He played that way in 2020. But the sequence in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team was probably the best. The Nittany Lions star has the capacity to dominate for the black and gold, just as his dad did. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I always thought to myself why cant I do that?. -- ESPN Rams reporter Lindsey Thiry, Aaron Donald's 6th career game with 3+ sacks.He now has his 5th straight season with at least 10 sacks. I love it. Unfortunately, like most years, there is controversy. He goes high and around the outside shoulder of the guard, and it works because the wide set of Donald and the edge force the guard to come to him, and Donald is too quick to be caught. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. - Why Parsons might fall short: History tells you this is a long shot. Privacy Policy. Latest on Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN I also want you to notice the other defensive tackles rush on this play. He's proven you can't leave him alone, as he's won a league-best 32.6% of his pass rushes when facing a single blocker. Three seconds after the ball is snapped Dak Prescott gets rid of the ball with Aaron Donald in his face, and after the throw the play ends up with Aaron Donald standing while all the guys who were in his way are on the grass. PERIOD! Quote: "Anything different than just being Superman out there? He does not rush as much as Donald, therefore he does not have as many opportunities to make plays. Biggest post-draft questions Because with Bud Dupree down, he had the chance to do what Cameron Heyward did in 2019 when Stephon Tuitt went down. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? After spending most of the 2020 season saying T.J. Watt didnt have a real shot to win the DPOY award, in week 13 I said he had a real shot. 2022 Fantasy Outlook. But there's a convincing . In addition, he racked up seven pass . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. This play Donald got a stat for. -- Thiry. Garrett broke the franchise record for sacks in a game, topping the Cleveland record of four set by Andra Davis in 2003. All four are having standout seasons, and Parsons has the benefit of playing on one of the best defensive units this season. T.J. Watt had 43 solo tackles, 10 assists, 15.0 sacks and 1 interception in 15 games in 2020. Bud Dupree faces more double teams than T.J. Watt because Keith Butler knows that a 1v1 for T.J. Watt is far more valuable than a 1v1 for Bud Dupree, and shapes his blitzes accordingly. The official Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL Draft class. Parsons already has 12, while playing a pivotal role in Dallas' defensive turnaround this season. The NFL awards came and went Saturday night, and the most . You got an opportunity where they might hold the ball a little longer and you can get to that quarterback. He had four tackles for loss vs. Minnesota. Sure, in 2020 Watt had 0.5 more sacks, 5 more . I always thought to myself why cant I do that?, T.J. Watt: Im not huge on individual goals, but I was striving for DPOY
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