NFL Analyst Believes 'Damage Will Be Hard To Measure' For Steelers Without T.J. Watt
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the playoffs after a tumultuous season that included firing their offensive coordinator, dealing with injuries, and having three different quarterbacks start games.
Star outside linebacker T.J. Watt will likely be absent for the Steelers' Wild Card Round game against the Buffalo Bills due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain. [ more ]
The Terrible Take is a short, 1-3 minute podcast episode that airs daily at 5 PM/EST with multiple hosts.
In Episode 1,039, Dr. Melanie Friedlander discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers' pass rush can handle the loss of OLB T.J. Watt in the playoffs. [ more ]
'To Not Win A Playoff Game Is Embarrassing:' Steelers' Drought Weighs On T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt led the NFL in sacks in 2023 with 19, marking the third time in his career. He is the first player since 1982 to achieve this feat.
Despite his exceptional performance, Watt expresses frustration over the lack of playoff success throughout his seven-year career with the Steelers. [ more ]
'Pout, Moan, And Complain': Browns Radio Host Rips T.J. Watt For Skipping NFL Honors
Cleveland radio host Ken Carman criticized T.J. Watt for skipping the NFL Honors ceremony after losing the Defensive Player of the Year award to Myles Garrett.
Carman compared Watt's actions to those of Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, who were criticized for complaining on social media. [ more ]
Alex Highsmith had an impressive season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, flying under the radar despite notching seven sacks.
Highsmith's stat line included 57 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. [ more ]
T.J. Watt: 'Extremely Frustrating' To Still Not Have Playoff Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their fifth-straight playoff game and fourth one-and-done playoff loss in a row.
T.J. Watt expressed frustration over not having a playoff win but acknowledged the need to learn from the experience and go back to the drawing board. [ more ]
Steelers vs. Bills inactives: Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick officially active for Wild Card
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star edge rusher T.J. Watt for their Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills due to a knee injury.
The absence of Minkah Fitzpatrick and Damontae Kazee from the Steelers' lineup is a positive for the team, as they have been dealing with injuries and suspensions. [ more ]
The Terrible Take is a short, 1-3 minute podcast that discusses various topics related to football.
Episode 1,043 focuses on the chances of Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt winning the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award from an advanced stats perspective. [ more ]
Cameron Heyward Discusses How To Contain Josh Allen
The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tough matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Weekend playoff game.
Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cameron Heyward discusses the keys to stopping Allen, including keeping him in the pocket and wrapping up when tackling. [ more ]
Pittsburgh Steelers players were not included in the Pro Football Focus All-Pro teams for the 2023 NFL season.
T.J. Watt, despite leading the league in sacks and being considered a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year, was not even given second-team recognition. [ more ]
Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick says he'll play if Pittsburgh makes playoffs
The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting to see if they will make the playoffs after winning their game against the Baltimore Ravens.
If the Steelers make the playoffs, they will be without outside linebacker T.J. Watt due to a potential torn MCL, but safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will be available to return. [ more ]
Mike Tomlin doesn't see T.J. Watt's injury affecting availability for Week 18
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to make the playoffs with a Week 18 win and some help from other teams.
The Steelers are dealing with several injuries on the defensive side of the ball, including T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Trenton Thompson, and Elandon Roberts. [ more ]