TJ Watt 17 Sacks Away from NFL Record
Watt's 2021 Season
On Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher TJ Watt capped a stellar 2021 campaign by tying Hall of Famer Michael Strahan's single-season sack record of 22.5. Watt's impressive performance throughout the season earned him the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
Watt's Career Statistics
According to StatMuse, which has season-level data for sacks going back to the 1982 season, Watt is now just 17 sacks away from tying the all-time NFL record held by Bruce Smith. Watt would need to average about 4.25 sacks per season to reach Smith's record.
Watt's Future Prospects
At just 27 years old, Watt is entering the prime of his career. He has already established himself as one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL, and there is no reason to believe that he will not continue to produce at a high level for many years to come.
If Watt can maintain his current pace, he could potentially break Smith's record within the next four or five seasons. This would be a remarkable achievement, and it would cement Watt's status as one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history.
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