T.J. Watt Fantasy

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (ribs) is listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. A must-start linebacker in IDP fantasy formats, Watt may not be available this weekend. The 28-year-old has played at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps since returning from Injured Reserve in the last three games. In the Monday night win over the Indianapolis Colts, Watt posted three tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble. Fantasy managers will have to check back Sunday morning to see if he's active, and you'll need a backup LB option in case he's not cleared.

Dec. 2nd • 3:19 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt (pectoral) said he will play in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints and doesn't expect to be on a snap count. Pittsburgh will likely officially activate Watt from the Injured Reserve on Saturday. The 28-year-old reigning Defensive Player of the Year will be a gigantic boost to the Steelers defense against a Saints offense that isn't scaring anyone. Watt is an absolute game-wrecker with an endless motor on defense, and he should be returned to starting IDP lineups immediately. Before getting hurt in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had six solo tackles, a sack, three tackles for loss, a QB hit, two passes defensed and an interception. The dude can do it all.

Nov. 12th • 1:13 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt (pectoral, knee) was not activated from injured reserve and therefore will not play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Watt has been out since Week 1 when he totaled one sack, one interception, and six tackles. The Steelers still have more than two weeks to activate him, so there's no reason to rush him back before he's healthy. With Pittsburgh on bye next week, Watt's next chance to return will come against the Saints in Week 10.

Oct. 29th • 9:21 PM