TJ Watt played through dislocated finger, torn ligaments during Sunday’s win
Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) linebacker TJ Watt suffered a dislocated finger and tore multiple ligaments in Sunday’s 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens (3-2).
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Watt popped it back in and kept playing. Watt isn’t expected to miss any time with the injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network added that Watt may need surgery in the offseason depending on how his finger heals. With the Steelers on a bye in Week 6, Watt will have extended time to rest up in time for Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Watt, the 2021 AP Defensive Player of the Year, leads the NFL with 8.0 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2023. He came up big in the win over the Ravens, sacking quarterback Lamar Jackson on a fourth-and-7 with 15 seconds remaining in the game. Watt finished the game with 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss, two pass deflections and a fumble recovery.
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TJ Watt leads the way for Steelers defense against Ravens
Watt led the effort in shutting out Baltimore’s offense in the second half.
“Just tightening up,” Watt said after the game, via the team’s website. “We know that teams are going to score in the NFL. Like we say, they have scholarships too. They work all week. They created a great plan. We just settled in. Really, I think we were gang tackling, we were able to make some big plays defensively, get after the quarterback and make him uncomfortable a little bit. I thought the coaches made some nice adjustments. At the end of the day, it’s all about execution.
“Really proud of the way that we settled into the game and were able to bow-up in a lot of big-time situations. The inside backers played really well today. Obviously able to create some pressure up front. And heck of a play by Joey Porter. In a big-time moment, in a big-time game against top quality talent. That’s a huge play. Just doing our job, we’re not paid to do anything other than go out there and make as many plays as possible. Try to deliver the ball to the offense if we can. Otherwise hold them to field goals.”