T.J. Watt Fantasy

Pittsburgh Steelers superstar pass-rusher T.J. Watt (groin) was a full practice participant for the second straight day on Friday and was removed from the final Week 4 injury report against the Green Bay Packers. It's great news for the Steelers defense, but it won't change the fact that Pittsburgh's defensive unit is off the fantasy radar this weekend and until further notice. The Steelers D is tied for 31st in overall fantasy points through three weeks, and they have recorded only five sacks and two turnovers. They'll be facing off a strong Packers offense on the road, too. Stay away. Watt, meanwhile, will return to being in play as a starting linebacker in IDP leagues.

Oct. 1st • 9:14 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (groin) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Watt was close to playing last week, but the team took the cautious route and held him out. We fully expect him to return to action in Week 4 in his return to his home state of Wisconsin to face the Green Bay Packers. Pittsburgh's defense/special teams is tied for dead last in overall fantasy points through two weeks, and they will be off the fantasy radar against a Packers offense capable of putting up plenty of points. But Watt's likely return this weekend will certainly make things more difficult on Aaron Rodgers and Company.

Sep. 30th • 9:11 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (groin) has been downgraded from questionable to out in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watt was close to getting the green light, so there's a good chance that he'll be able to return in Week 4, barring any setbacks. With Watt sitting out, Melvin Ingram will see more playing time and will hope to get to quarterback Joe Burrow. The Steelers defense/special teams will have a lower overall ceiling with Watt not on the field, but they are still a strong weekly starting option for fantasy managers against Burrow, who threw three interceptions last week. The second-year signal-caller is less than a year removed from a torn ACL, too, and he's taken 10 sacks in the first two games of the season.

Sep. 25th • 11:25 AM