Which year did T. J. Watt become a finalist for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the first time?
2018
2019
2020
2017
Answer
T. J. Watt became a finalist for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the first time in 2019. He had 14.5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, and 5 forced fumbles that season. He was also named to the Pro Bowl and was a first-team All-Pro.