Watt was drafted by the Steelers in the 2017 NFL draft, just a few months after the team last won a playoff game. A fact not at all missed on Watt. When Watt addressed the media on Thursday, he talked about his legacy and the importance of getting a playoff win.

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't won a playoff game since 2016, which means linebacker T.J. Watt, who joined the franchise eight seasons ago, hasn't either.

This is exactly why the X-Factor doesn't come from the Pittsburgh defense. People already know what T.J. Watt and Co. are capable of. They already know that disrupting offenses is the Steelers' main gateway to victories and that the team will lean heavily on Teryl Austin's unit again this weekend.

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt addressed on January 8 not having any playoff wins during his NFL career.

T.J. Watt has one of the most impressive resumes in Pittsburgh Steelers history, yet the superstar outside linebacker accepts what the absence of a playoff victory means to his legacy. Even as he’s on

Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is no longer the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He’s been supplanted by Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain III (-140), according to the latest odds posted by at BetMGM.

The Baltimore Ravens are the AFC North champions, having won the division by two games over their bitter rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those same Steelers will face the Ravens on Saturday for

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their wild-card round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. While it will be a first trip to the playoffs for some, any added pressure has been diminished thanks to the familiarity between one another.