The Pittsburgh Steelers received positive news on the status of one of their star players going into Week 16.
Pittsburgh will take on the Baltimore Ravens in their most important matchup of the season. The 10-4 Steelers currently lead the AFC North, with the Ravens only a game behind at 9-5. Although injuries have plagued the Steelers recently, a win over the Ravens will clinch the AFC North for them.
The Steelers will luckily have star linebacker T.J. Watt healthy for Week 16. He is off the injury report and will play against the Ravens after suffering an ankle injury against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.
“Steelers premier pass rusher T.J. Watt, who injured his ankle late against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, was removed from the injury report Thursday and will play in Saturday’s game at the Baltimore Ravens,” Pryor said. “He has no game designation, signaling that he’s good to go for the game.”
“Watt exited the Week 15 loss to the Eagles with five minutes to play after rolling his ankle. He didn’t participate in Tuesday’s walk-through, but he was upgraded to a limited participant Wednesday and appeared to do even more work Thursday. So far this season, the Defensive Player of the Year contender has forced a league-leading six fumbles along with 11.5 sacks.”
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Watt has been a perennial DPOY contender for the Steelers and is playing great this season. The veteran linebacker has 54 total tackles, with 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries on the season. Watt will lead the Steelers’ defense in this pivotal matchup.
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