My thoughts on reg season wk 8

How was the halftime show?

 

He was double teamed. Others have have to pick up slack

 

He's not double teamed on every play we can't keep using that excuse for him.

 

Well he has a double team rate at 67% and he also has the highest chip rate in the NFL. So its not really an excuse its more of a reality, not to mention QBs gave been able to get rid of the ball extremely fast against our secondary. I find it weird that everyone is quick to attack Watt and give Highsmith a pass, Herbig was wrecking games and Highsmith comes back and he has been invisible. Watt is basically battling 2 or 3 guys on every play, the rest of the defense has to start making some plays.

 

I;d like to see him move around a bit. Is he too stubborn or not athletic enough?

 

This. Teams have figured out how to neutralize him, and he (or his coaches) has done zilch to adjust. Result = I consider him out of the conversation as one of the best Edge Rushers in the league atm. In other news, DPOY MG had 5 sacks in one game - does TJ even have that many on the season?

 

Well, maybe Watt should switch sides more often. Garrett and Parsons face double teams too; the problem is even when Watt gets one on one matchups he isn't winning those.