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NFL Week 17 Winners and Losers: Harbaugh, Chargers, Browns, Lions, Watt and more

By Andrew Garda

Dec 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) for a safety during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) for a safety during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: J.J. Watt

53 tackles, 19 assists, 17.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 5 fumble recoveries.

Is that the resume for the NFL MVP? While my vote went to Aaron Rodgers, it’s a compelling argument.

And that’s before you add in 5 touchdowns, many of which came on offense.

It’s so hard to get the award when you’re a defensive player, but it’s clear he’s a once in a lifetime player. Imagine how this team would have fared had Watt not been playing. That’s not to say the defense is hopeless without him, but it’s just nowhere near as good. There were plenty of times when Watt occupied so much attention, other players could get free and cause havoc.

That’s assuming the offense could even stop him, which they often couldn’t. He was amazing, unstoppable and a force to be reckoned with.

Hmmm.

Is it too late to change my vote PFWA?

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