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T.J. Watt Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Month

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It’s been a great month for T.J. Watt. He’s been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September after a dominant first month of the season.

Through the first three weeks of the season, Watt leads the NFL with six sacks. He’s also tied for the league-lead in QB pressures with 19, forced fumbles with two, and is second in the NFL with five tackles for a loss. His 12 QB hits also pace the league.

Watt’s season got off to a hot start with a three sack performance in Week One against the San Francisco 49ers.