When it comes to the NFL, quarterback is the most important position. It’s why NFL.com, when releasing team MVP predictions around the AFC, excluded quarterbacks in order to create some variety and unpredictability for each squad.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, their non-QB MVP prediction was T.J. Watt. And frankly, you could include quarterbacks and still easily argue Watt’s name. Though the reasons are obvious, NFL.com’s Eric Edholm offered the explanation to why he chose Watt.
“With Watt in the lineup, Pittsburgh went 8-2, allowing 20 or fewer points in nine of those 10 games.