In the context of the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics, the relationship between the topquark mass and width (Γt) has been precisely calculated. However, the uncertainty from current direct measurements of the width is nearly 50%. A new approach for directly measuring the topquark width using events away from the resonance peak is presented. By using an orthogonal dataset to traditional top-quark width extractions, this new method may enable significant improvements in the experimental sensitivity in a method combination. Recasting a recent ATLAS differential cross section measurement, we find Γt = 1.28 ± 0.30 GeV (1.33 ± 0.29 GeV expected), providing the most precise direct measurement of the width.