J.J. Watt becomes only two-time 20-sack player, does so on safety

The J.J. Watt-for-MVP campaign just hit overdrive.

Watt notched his third sack on Sunday for the Houston Texans in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars to become the only player in NFL history to notch two seasons with 20 or more sacks.

Naturally, the play resulted in a safety. Watt ripped past Jaguars left tackle Luke Joeckel, and took down quarterback Blake Bortles for the two-point play.

Watt logged 20.5 sacks in 2012, and he matched that number this season following his third sack of the afternoon. In 64 career games now, Watt has 57 sacks.

Do we need to remind you of his statistically bonkers season?

• 20.5 sacks

• An 80-yard interception return for a touchdown.

• Three forced fumbles.

• Five fumble recovered, and one run back for a score.

• Three offensive touchdowns as a receiver.

That's 32 points scored this season by Watt — more than 2012 first-round running backs Trent Richardson and Doug Martin combined this season.

If the Texans miraculously find their way into the postseason, it could boost Watt's MVP candidacy. Heck, he might not even need it to remind people just how dominant he is.

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