While Watt and the Steelers are accustomed to be being at the mercy of the NFL schedule makers — Pittsburgh is playing on five days’ rest instead of the normal six because it is also hosting Kansas City on Christmas Day — he demurred when asked if he was frustrated that he’s being forced to deal with an injury during a truncated portion of season.

NFL regular season nears its end, Steelers' TJ Watt is seen as the favorite to win the DPOY, but injury has made it a closer race

Ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 16 clash with the Baltimore Ravens, J.J. Watt gave his candid assessment of T.J. Watt's ankle injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt didn't make a final declaration on his status for the team's Week 16 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

An NFL insider provided the final injury status of Pittsburgh Steelers stars T.J. Watt and George Pickens in Week 16 vs the Baltimore Ravens.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Derik Hamilton “No consolation,” Watt said.

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt confirmed that X-Rays on his ankle were negative following a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on

The Steelers will have to do without star receiver George Pickens (hamstring) and quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) on Saturday. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) is doubtful, and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) are both questionable.

The Kansas City Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas with a chance to wrap up the top seed in the AFC. Kansas City sits at 14-1 and needs to just win one of its final two games to lock up home-field advantage.

The Ravens' preparation for Saturday’s showdown against the Steelers was heavily featured in this week's episode.