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          J.J. Watt deserves No. 1 player ranking

          J.J. Watt equated himself to an animal in a cage, waiting for Sunday's season opener. Scott Halleran/Getty Images
          • Sam MonsonSep 1, 2015, 11:30 AM ET
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              • Senior analyst at Pro Football Focus
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          So #NFLRANK has broken cover and Aaron Rodgers was edged out for the top spot by J.J. Watt.