TJ Watt Fantasy

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (hip) and center Maurkice Pouncey (ankle) both left the game in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Patriots on Sunday night and did not return. Watt had two tackles but also hit Tom Brady three times. Pouncey seemed OK after the game and expects to play in Week 2 against the Seahawks, but Watt wasn't seen in the locker room. Losing either Pro Bowl player would be a big loss for the Steelers. Pittsburgh's defense came in as a shaky fantasy unit, and their terrible performance against New England in Week 1 didn't change that at all.

Sep. 9th • 12:43 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (hamstring tightness) will miss the team's first practice on Friday, after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The designation comes after Watt completed the team's conditioning test, but neither he or coach Mike Tomlin expressed any serious concern over the injury. He'll be re-evaluated in the coming days before joining the team back on the practice field. Watt is a vital part of the team's defense that should be improved over last season, so hopefully he can get back on the field soon without issue.

Jul. 26th • 9:44 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, the younger brother of Texans All-Pro pass rusher J.J. Watt, had three sacks in Week 5 against the Falcons and continues to impress in his second season. The younger Watt is now tied with Bengals defensive tackle Geno Watkins for the NFL lead with six sacks on the year. He has now been named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week twice this year and has totaled a healthy 28 tackles, a forced fumble and fumble recovery along with his six sacks. T.J. Watt has become a must-start in IDP leagues.

Oct. 10th • 6:42 PM