The Facts: The Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award won't be going to a new home this year. Watt was the winner of the prize a year ago and was named the winner again in 2015.
Diehards Line:It’s the third time Watt has been so honored in his five-year NFL career. Watt led the NFL in sacks with 17.5 during a regular season that ended with the Texans winning the AFC South title. He now has 74.5 sacks for his career. Watt added 50 quarterback hits, 29 tackles for losses, eight passes defensed, 76 overall tackles and three forced fumbles during the season.