J.J. Watt was a menace in 2014. Not just as a pass rusher, but as a full-blown touchdown machine. The Houston Texans’ defensive end put together one of the most dominant seasons in NFL history, racking up 20.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, and 51 QB hits, but what set him apart was his five touchdowns.
Watt wasn’t just terrorizing quarterbacks; he was putting points on the board. Two of his five touchdowns came on defense, proving why he was the most disruptive force in football.
J.J. Watt’s Defensive Touchdowns
Watt’s 2014 season was one for the ages. He became the first defensive lineman since 1944 to score five touchdowns in a single season. Unstoppable, he earned Defensive Player of the Year honors and finished second in MVP voting behind Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Looking back on that unforgettable season, Watt kept it simple, posting just two words: “Good times.”
In Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, Watt picked off E.J. Manuel and took it 80 yards to the house, stiff-arming a tackler along the way.
In Week 15, Watt scooped up a fumble and rumbled 45 yards for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts. It was yet another reminder that he wasn’t just a pass rusher; he was a game-changer.
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J.J. Watt’s Offensive Touchdowns
As if wrecking offenses weren’t enough, the Texans decided to use Watt on offense, and it worked. He lined up as a goal-line tight end, catching three touchdown passes throughout the season. In Week 2, against the Oakland Raiders, Watt caught a one-yard touchdown from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, celebrating like a seasoned tight end.
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He even showed some impressive agility in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, when Watt made an impressive sideline grab that showed off footwork like he’d been playing wide receiver since entering the league.
In Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, Watt hauled in another one-yard touchdown, bringing his total to three for the 2014 season, proving that he was unstoppable on both sides of the ball.
Many still argue that Watt should have won MVP, given his impact on both sides of the ball. But regardless of the voting, his five-touchdown season remains one of the most jaw-dropping performances in NFL history.
The big man saw many more years of productivity in the league. Following his run with the Texans, he rolled with the Cardinals before ultimately calling it quits in 2022.