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Texans' J.J. Watt named NFL 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was recognized as the NFL 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year.

The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year led the AFC with 16 sacks.

Watt was named to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro squads after leading the NFL with seven forced fumbles.

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Watt is the first defensive player to be a four-time winner of the NFL 101 awards in its 49-year history, winning it previously in 2012, 2014 and 2015.