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TJ Watt values a Super Bowl win over a DPOY award.<\/p>\n

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The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the NFL’s most intense rivalries, and the matchup in Week 12 added another layer of intrigue. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett made waves after Cleveland’s 24-19 victory by boldly declaring himself the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year (D.P.O.Y.) in 2024, reigniting his competitive rivalry with Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt.<\/p>\n

The Steelers, meanwhile, are focused on bigger goals. 8-3, they remain in playoff contention, and Watt, who has 13 sacks on the season, prioritizes team success. \u201cHe\u2019s a fantastic player,\u201d Watt said of Garrett. \u201cBut that\u2019s not what I\u2019m focused on this year.\u201d The Browns and Steelers will meet again on December 8, giving Watt and Garrett another opportunity to make their cases on the field. Until then, the debate over who reigns supreme among NFL defenders will continue to simmer.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters after the game, Garrett didn\u2019t mince words about his standing among NFL defenders. \u201cI\u2019m number one,\u201d Garrett proclaimed. \u201cThat\u2019s from defender one, edge one, Defensive Player of the Year. I\u2019m the guy. So that runs through me\u2026 Nobody [is] being schemed against like I am.\u201d Garrett backed up his words with a dominant performance, recording five tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble\u2014his second consecutive game with three sacks.<\/p>\n

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While Garrett celebrated his dominance, Watt responded with a more team-oriented focus. Watt shrugged off the chatter when asked if Garrett\u2019s comments had bothered him. \u201cI\u2019m worried about the Pittsburgh Steelers being the best team at the best time,\u201d Watt said during Friday\u2019s media availability. \u201cIt\u2019s all about the Pittsburgh Steelers and winning as many games as we can in the right moments.\u201d<\/p>\n

This rivalry isn\u2019t new. Both players have been competing for supremacy as two of the league\u2019s premier edge rushers, with accolades to match. Garrett won D.P.O.Y. in 2023, a season in which Watt skipped the NFL Honors ceremony where Garrett received the award. Ahead of Thursday\u2019s game, Garrett quipped that he expected an apology from Watt for the snub, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve never complained about the trophy being at my house, and vice versa. He shouldn\u2019t be feeling two ways about it going to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the Browns’ disappointing 3-8 record, Garrett\u2019s standout performances have cemented his reputation as one of the league\u2019s elite defenders. The Week 12 win gave him a chance to not only boost Cleveland\u2019s morale but also assert his claim to this season\u2019s D.P.O.Y. race. \u201cYou can throw that out the window, I\u2019m going to find a way,\u201d Garrett declared, speaking to the level of attention he draws from opposing offenses.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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