What does it take to be among the greatest NFL players? The guide to greatness is out in the open. And the wisdom is straight from the horse’s mouth. Just after achieving a remarkable feat against the Dallas Cowboys, Blitzburgh linebreaker TJ Watt opened up about his secret to NFL success. Following this simple route, he has driven his team into the top 5 contenders for Super Bowl playoffs in style.

Following his 100th career sack, TJ Watt spilled the beans in an interview with the Steelers’ official website. “I turn the switch on and really just go,” said Watt. The vigor with which he carries himself on the field is infectious. The way he tackles the opponents displays his precision and understanding of the game. But what is that one single thing that sets him apart from his counterparts? The star Pittsburgh Steelers LB has an answer for that as well.

Players practice before the game, draw strategies with the team, and enjoy good food and company in their free time. This is quite normal. But this is not the case with Watt. What he does is the film study. “I watch a good amount of film throughout the week, including about an hour or so each night at home on my own,” said TJ Watt. When he is in the facility, he spends his time studying his opponents, gauging their strengths and weaknesses. This is what gives him an edge over them. 

Maybe this is the reason why everyone around calls him ‘relentless.’ “No question he is relentless. He’s not hungry. Hunger can be satisfied. He’s driven. You feel it in everything that he does,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. Former Steelers linebacker James Farrior expressed similar sentiments for Watts. He called him the high-motor guy who is always in the mix, always around the ball. Only such relentless efforts can result in a remarkable feat like this.

Watt is the 2nd fastest player to cross the mark

The week 5 game between the Steelers and the Cowboys witnessed a historic moment. It was a close call as the Watt’s side finished shorter with a score of 17-20. But he made a mark that will wash away the loss in the history of the sport. Watt made the 100th career sack by pulling down the Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in the first quarter. 

The 29-year-old LB reached the 100 sacks mark just in his 109th game. Only one player has crossed this mark faster than Watt. Hall of Famer Reggie White reached this golden mark in 96 games. This persistent performance made the Steelers hold Watts for 8 years. During this tenure, he became a Five-time Pro Bowler (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), a three-time Pittsburgh Steelers MVP (2019, 2020, 2021) and a three-time Associated Press First Team All-Pro (2019, 2020, 2021). These are just a few accolades of his embellished career. 

Watt has 8 tackles till Week 5 in this season, out of which 7 were solo, including 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble. With this solid performance, the Steelers are a 3-2 team and at the 2nd stop in the AFC North standings. This season too, Big Watt is a force to be reckoned with. And fans believe that with this fervor and skills, he will drive the Men of Steel to the Super Bowl LIX playoffs.