Why Myles Garrett Is Poised To Win NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' star defensive end, has a strong case for winning NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Here's why:
Current Betting Favorite
- Leading DPOY odds at +650
- Ahead of three-time winner Aaron Donald (+700) and reigning DPOY T.J. Watt (+700)
- Micah Parsons follows at +900
2021 Career Year Performance
- Career-high 16.0 sacks
- 51 total tackles
- 33 QB hits
- First Team All-NFL selection
Health and Production Correlation
- Two fully healthy seasons (2018, 2021) resulted in 13.5 and 16.0 sacks
- Pro Bowl selection in both healthy seasons
- 26-year-old likely hasn't reached his peak
Favorable Schedule Impact
- Browns have 8th easiest schedule in NFL
- Easiest schedule in their division
- Multiple matchups against weaker offensive lines
Position Advantage
- Edge rushers have dominated DPOY since 2012
- Only two non-pass rushers have won since 2012 (Kuechly 2013, Gilmore 2019)
- 20+ sack season would strengthen case significantly
The combination of Garrett's elite talent, favorable schedule, and historical voting patterns for the award make him a strong contender to become the first Cleveland Brown to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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