Baltimore Ravens, T.J. Watt and Pittsburgh Steelers
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The Steelers’ T.J. Watt is expected to be on the field when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns in a game that could decide the AFC North. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Watt,
Via Tracy Wolfson of CBS, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Watt won’t play until he has a week of practice as a full participant. Tomlin added that they’re treating Watt’s condition differently than an injury situation.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are riding high following their Week 16 upset victory over the Detroit Lions and are the clear-cut frontrunners in the AFC North with a 9-6 record. Unfortunately for the Steelers, they will be without their best player as they try to clinch the division on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Garrett said after the game that he thinks the Steelers prioritized their game plan around stopping him over actually winning the game. He believes that it cost them in Cleveland's 13-6 win as the Steelers failed to score a touchdown and didn't score at all after halftime.
The Steelers are down one tight end after Darnell Washington went out with a forearm injury in the second quarter.