Game-wrecker.
It’s a term that is not used loosely in the NFL, because honestly, there aren’t that many players that qualify for the description. They have to be unique, one-of-a-kind guys who can change the game at any moment. T.J. Watt is a game-wrecker.
“He is a very dominant force. He is a great player,” said safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. “He is a player that causes chaos in any aspect of the game.
“He is what you would call a game-wrecker, where at any moment he can turn the tide in a game.”
Watt appreciates the game-wrecker moniker. It’s something he enjoys, while also understanding there is a fine line when it comes to being a game-wrecker. It’s not something that is going to happen every play, and as much as Watt would like to blow up every play, he understands he can’t.
“You can’t try to be Superman all the time,” said Watt. “You have to pick and choose your spots. That’s something that I’ve learned over my career. There are certain moments in the game where the crowd is going nuts and it’s third down and you’re like, okay, this is a chance where I can really shoot my shot here and try to make a game-wrecking play. But other than that, you just have
