In the world of professional football, few players strike fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks like T.J. Watt. Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, Watt has been a force to be reckoned with, terrorizing offenses and racking up sack after sack.
The latest milestone for the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker came in Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. In a thrilling showdown, Watt reached the illustrious 100-sack mark with a menacing takedown of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Teammate Nick Herbig joined in the sack, helping Watt secure his spot in the record books.
Prior to Sunday’s game, Watt was sitting at 99.5 career sacks. But with his relentless pursuit of the quarterback, he has now cemented his place as one of the most dominant pass rushers in the league. It’s no surprise that Watt was honored as the 2021 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a well-deserved recognition of his incredible talent and work ethic.
At just 29 years old, Watt is already drawing comparisons to Hall of Fame players, and it’s easy to see why. Week after week, he showcases his unparalleled skills on the field, making life difficult for opposing offenses. His ability to consistently get to the quarterback is unmatched, as evidenced by his impressive streak of sacks in the past five games.
In a historic twist, Watt now shares a special distinction with his older brother, J.J. Watt. The Watt brothers are now the only siblings in NFL history to each record 100 career sacks. With J.J. retired and T.J. in the prime of his career, it’s not out of the realm of possibility for the younger Watt to surpass his brother’s sack total by the end of this season.
J.J. Watt finished his career with 114.5 sacks, a number that ranks him 24th on the all-time sack list. As T.J. continues to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks, he is well on his way to etching his name in the NFL history books alongside his brother. The Watt brothers have truly left a lasting impact on the league, and T.J.’s relentless pursuit of greatness shows no signs of slowing down.
