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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Good to go against Ravens
T.J. Watt (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's AFC North clash against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Watt suffered a low-ankle sprain during the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 15 loss to the Eagles. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, as he was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Watt has logged 5.0 sacks over the Steelers' last five games, and his 11.5 sacks through 14 regular-season contests is tied for third-most in the NFL with Nik Bonitto.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Estimated as limited Wednesday
T.J. Watt (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.The veteran edge rusher from Wisconsin didn't participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, so Wednesday's estimated limited session suggests he's trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's divisional matchup in Baltimore. Watt would be a significant loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense if he cannot suit up in Week 16, having recorded 54 total tackles, including 11.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles over 14 appearances this season. His practice participation Thursday will ultimately offer the best insight into whether he can play through his ankle issue Saturday.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: DNP in Tuesday's walkthrough
T.J. Watt (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough session, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Head coach Mike Tomlin said after Tuesday's walkthrough that Watt was "walking around rather comfortably," but noted that the star pass rusher is questionable for Saturday's game against Baltimore. Watt was diagnosed with a left low-ankle sprain following Sunday's loss to the Eagles, though he managed to log 2.0 sacks for the third time this season. His absence in Saturday's AFC North clash would be a major blow for the Steelers' defense, but they do have serviceable backups in Nick Herbig and Preston Smith alongside starter Alex Highsmith.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Hopeful about playing at Baltimore
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that he is "optimistic" about T.J. Watt's (ankle) chances of playing Saturday against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.Watt suffered a left low-ankle sprain during Sunday's loss at Philadelphia, but Tomlin's comments suggest the Steelers aren't too concerned about the star linebacker's availability for a Week 16 matchup that could have important implications on playoff seeding in the AFC. His name will be one to keep an eye out for Tuesday, when the Steelers release their first official practice report of the week.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Sustains low-ankle sprain
T.J. Watt suffered a left low-ankle sprain during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Watt played 53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 80 snaps on defense and logged two sacks among his seven tackles while forcing a fumble, but he departed with 4:50 remaining in the fourth quarter after rolling his left ankle. According to ESPN.com, Watt said after the game that he was in "wait-and-see" mode with regard to his status for a Week 16 game in Baltimore, but the diagnosis of a low-ankle sprain rather than a high-ankle sprain offers hope that the star linebacker will be able to play on a short week.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: X-rays negative on ankle
T.J. Watt suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles, but X-rays came back negative, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.It's being termed as a "low" ankle injury by coach Mike Tomlin, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have two more games over the next nine days, traveling to Baltimore next Saturday before a quick turnaround at home against Kansas City the following Wednesday.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Two sacks in shootout victory
T.J. Watt recorded three solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.Watt made his biggest splash of the day in the second quarter, chopping the ball out of Joe Burrow's hand for a strip sack and causing a fumble which was ultimately recovered by teammate Payton Wilson. It was the second time this season that Watt was able to reach multiple sacks in the same game, and he's now up 9.5 sacks on the year. The linebacker has compiled 43 total tackles (31 solo), including the sacks, while adding five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defensed over 12 games in 2024.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Logs sack in win
T.J. Watt recorded three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' win Sunday over the Ravens.Watt's dominant season continues, as he was one of just two Pittsburgh defenders, alongside Dean Lowry, to sack Lamar Jackson. Watt has now racked up 36 tackles (27 solo), including 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries throughout his first 10 appearances of the season.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Logs eight tackles vs. Dallas
T.J. Watt finished Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys with eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.With the Cowboys in the red zone, Watt and Nick Herbig combined to sack Dak Prescott on the last play of the first quarter, with Watt forcing the ball out of Prescott's hands, which was jumped on by Herbig. Watt got to Prescott for a second time early in the third quarter, resulting in a seven-yard loss. Watt is now up to 4.5 sacks through the first five games of the regular season, which is ninth-most in the NFL.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Logs another sack
T.J. Watt recorded three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sack, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 20-10 win Sunday versus the Chargers.Watt brought down Justin Herbert for one of the team's five sacks and now has three total on the season. The one-time Defensive Player of the Year will look to build off this strong performance and increase his sack streak next week against the Colts.
T.J. Watt
#90 LB / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 8YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 252 lb Age: 30 College: Wisconsin Bye 9Fantasy Points by Week
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