The most likely outcome following next month’s NFL Honors is Joey Porter Jr. and T.J. Watt take home nothing but a league-sponsored swag bag. Both are finalists for two major awards, Porter Defensive Rookie of the Year, Watt Defensive Player of the Year, and neither are considered favorites.
But choose one of them who has the better chance of winning and it’s not Watt. Despite him leading the NFL in sacks – again – and dominating in nearly every statistical category, Porter has the better chance to win.
We’ve laid out the case with Watt before. Not saying it’s right but Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is the frontrunner.