From Newsweek · Matt Audilet · · 1m 20s
T.J. Watt's Week 1 heroics earn AFC honor
The Steelers pass rusher delivered a pick-six and two sacks in Pittsburgh's defensive win over Atlanta.
In brief
The Steelers pass rusher delivered a pick-six and two sacks in Pittsburgh's defensive win over Atlanta. T.J. Watt's dominant Week 1 performance, highlighted by a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown, earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Steelers dominate Falcons in Week 1
Pittsburgh won a defensive battle at home, 20-13, in their regular-season opener against Atlanta.
Watt's pick-six seals the victory
With the Steelers leading 13-10 in the fourth quarter, T.J. Watt leaped up and intercepted a Cooper Rush checkdown, returning it 33 yards for a touchdown.
Watt adds two sacks to his stat line
The veteran pass rusher recorded two sacks in his 10th professional season, establishing himself as a dominant force early.
AFC honors Watt's dominant display
The NFL announced T.J. Watt as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his standout performance against Atlanta.
Watt credits instinct for the pick
On the "Not Just Football" show, Watt explained his interception was pure instinct, throwing his hands up on the checkdown and having the ball stick.
“I don't know, it's all instincts. I just threw my hands up and it just stuck.”
Steelers face Patriots in Week 2
Pittsburgh will look to build on their strong start when they travel to face the New England Patriots in their next matchup.
The headline
T.J. Watt's dominant Week 1 performance, highlighted by a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown, earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
