Even though quarterback play is crucial in the current NFL, some people still think defense wins championships. And with T.J. Watt in the lineup, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in a strong place if that’s the case. The 29-year-old linebacker is a constant in discussions about defensive player of the year and is regarded as one of the finest in the league at stopping the quarterback.
During Super Wild Card Weekend, such skill set would be useful against the Buffalo Bills, right? Well, there’s a catch. Watt is not expected to play in the crucial game.
What’s going on with the linebacker? And, assuming the Steelers can stay alive, when can he return to the lineup? Let’s break things down.
It’s simple to picture a big-time, open-field hit or a crunching tackle when you think of an NFL injury. However, Watt’s situation was far more benign.
“It’s important to play without T.J.” Mike Tomlin clarified on Tuesday. To tell the truth, though, we have played without a lot of players this season; this is just another chance for us to deliver a blow to the team.
There will be a committee-based approach. T.J. is unique, so we should improve our output in other areas.”
Now that T.J. Watt has officially been ruled out of Wild Card Weekend, attention is turning to a possible comeback for him. Additionally, there is a loose timeline available, even though you can never predict how a person’s body will react.
