When pundits talk about MVP candidates, the headlines are always dominated by the quarterbacks. 2019 is no different as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson leads the way. But there are several non-quarterbacks who deserve serious consideration and according to ESPN, some are on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
They ranked their five best non-quarterback MVP candidates and two of them are Steelers.
ESPN’s top candidate is outside linebacker T.J. Watt. Watt has been downright dominant this season with 10.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, 33 total tackles, an interception and four forced fumbles. Watt simply takes over games for long stretches and makes the players around him better.
But he’s not the only Steeler who matches this description Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been remarkable since the Steelers traded for him after Week Two. Fitzpatrick slid into the free safety role for the Steelers and has become a turnover machine. He has five interceptions and six total takeaways in just eight games and has scored two defensive touchdowns.
We all recognize Watt and Fitzpatrick won’t be in any serious conversation for MVP with the top quarterbacks doing their thing. But of the two, which one would you consider a more viable candidate at this point?
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