A couple of years ago, I wrote an article at Fantasy Sharks about Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt. In that article (“Watt to Do, Watt to Do“) I argued that even though Watt was coming off a monstrous season (or perhaps because of it), he was overvalued in IDP leagues.
Well, you can forget everything I said in that piece. In fact, you absolutely should forget everything I said in that article.
Things have changed. That was then, this is now. Insert cliche here.
Now, it isn’t really possible to overvalue Watt. If you’re preparing to draft in an IDP league where the defensive lineups have some real teeth, and the top IDP’s score on par with their offensive counterparts, not only is Watt the hands-down top IDP and worth a first-round pick — he should get serious consideration as the No. 1 selection overall.
Simply put, Watt is the best player in the National Football League, regardless of position. In 2014, for the second time in three years, Watt posted otherworldly numbers. 78 tackles. 20.5 sacks. Four forced fumbles. Five touchdowns, including three on offense as a goal-line tight end.
It isn’t just apparel-shopping fans who should be purchasing a ticket on Watt bandwagon. Savvy IDP owners should hitch a ride as well.
As I mentioned, 2014 marked the second time in three years that Watt has posted ridiculous numbers. Back in 2012, Watt exploded in his second NFL season for 81 tackles, 20.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. Granted, Watt “only” put up 10.5 sacks in 2013, but Watt hit the 80-tackle mark again and forced — wait for it — four fumbles.
The exception has become the rule with the 26-year-old. Not only has he shown the ability to consistently produce — Watt can consistently produce at a level that leaves jaws scraping the ground.
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