While he may not be getting the same attention as Micah Parsons and Nick Bosa, Patriots OLB Matthew Judon is a sneaky DPOY candidate. Here's why. ForeverNE
’s performance this season has been as eye-popping as the red sleeves that have become synonymous with him ever since his arrival in Foxboro last season—to those who have paid attention. Judon’s performance this season has mostly flown under the radar, with attention and fanfare going to stellar seasons from pass rushers such as Micah Parsons, Nick Bosa, and Myles Garrett this year.
Judon’s season stacks up to his competitors for the Defensive Player of the Year award from both a statistical and qualitative perspective. The raw counting numbers are plain to see. Judon leads the NFL in both sacks and quarterback pressures . He became the first player in the NFL to reach double-digit sacks on the season on Sunday. Judon’s 11.5 sacks through nine games put him on pace for 21.7 sacks on the season. Michael Strahan’s NFL record of 22.
Considering Judon’s importance to New England’s defense makes his season even more impressive. The Patriots typically run a 3-3-5 “base nickel” defense with two bigger-bodied defensive tackles , one larger 5-technique defensive end , and an outside linebacker lining up on the line of scrimmage. Occasionally, a second linebacker , flanks Wise on the line of scrimmage. Judon has played 75% of the team’s snaps this season, providing the team with a steady edge presence at outside linebacker.
Ultimately, the biggest case against Judon may be the most rudimentary one: the eye test. People can read stats, and the stats tell a story. Judon should be. But an evaluative view of Judon in comparison to Parsons, Bosa, and Garrett may lead us in the direction that, while he is a solid candidate for the award, he should not be favored for it. According to Pro Football Focus, Judon has graded out as a 73.4 overall this season.
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