T.J. Watt Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week After Dominant Debut

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording two sacks, three tackles for loss, and a game-clinching pick-six in a 20-13 victory over Atlanta. Watt achieved the performance on just 38 snaps (63 percent), fully endorsing the managed rotation strategy implemented by linebackers coach C.J. Ah You. The award marks Watt's ninth career Player of the Week honor, tying him for the most in NFL history alongside Lawrence Taylor.