Houston, Tex. - Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was more than a feature in the team's 45-21 victory over Tennessee.
He made history.
Watt became the first defensive lineman since 1944 to record five touchdowns in a season of pro football.
He has caught three touchdowns receiving and two more scores defensively this season, the first man to do so irrespective of position since 1948, when Joe Golding caught four touchdown receptions and two returned interception scores.
Sunday found Watt's second game in three outings with a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a receiving touchdown. No other man has the achievement in the last five seasons.
In addition to two sacks, six quarterback hits, and a tackle for loss.
He also recorded two other touchdowns this season by returned interception and a recovered and returned fumble.
His performance Sunday inspired the Houston crowd to chant "M-V-P, M-V-P" as he left the field.
"It's what you dream about," Watt said after the game.
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