TJ Watt suffered a low-ankle sprain in a Week 15 loss

Week 15 was the battle of Pennsylvania because the Steelers have been on the street to face the Eagles. Pittsburgh was with out WR1 George Pickens and that affected their offensive manufacturing. The Steelers misplaced 27-13 and didn’t rating any factors within the second half. Now, Pittsburgh is 10-4 this season and has an enormous recreation forward in Week 16 vs. Baltimore. 

Throughout their loss to the Eagles, Steelers LB T.J. Watt suffered a low-ankle sprain. Not splendid for Pittsburgh this late within the 2024 season. After the sport, Watt spoke to reporters and mentioned X-rays on his ankle got here again adverse. A optimistic signal shifting ahead for the Steelers. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community reported that Watt’s ankle damage was a lot much less extreme than the one Patrick Mahomes suffered in Week 15.

T.J. Watt rolled his ankle vs. the Eagles in Week 15

From @GMFB: #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is feared to have a high-ankle sprain, however time will inform what which means; #Steelers edge TJ Watt has a low-ankle sprain; #Seahawks QB Geno Smith could have exams on his knee at the moment. pic.twitter.com/wMDz5MyuDj

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2024

Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt is in his eighth season with the Steelers. He was the thirtieth general choose within the 2017 draft out of Wisconsin. In his first seven seasons, Watt has made six Professional Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Professional. Watt has led the league in sacks thrice throughout his profession. In 14 video games this season, Watt has (11.5) sacks for the Steelers. That’s the most of any participant on the roster in 2024. In opposition to the Eagles in Week 15, Watt rolled his ankle.

The 30-year-old instructed reporters after the sport that X-rays on his ankle got here again adverse. That’s a optimistic signal shifting ahead for the Steelers with an vital Week 16 matchup. Pittsburgh is on the street to face the Ravens for the second time this season. Baltimore is 9-5 and the Steelers are 10-4. If the Ravens received that recreation, each groups would have an an identical file and the season collection could be cut up. The Steelers have to win in Week 16 in the event that they need to be AFC North champs. We’ll have to attend and see if T.J. Watt is obtainable on Saturday.