T.J. Watt

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFC

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.
 
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sits on the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Steelers star LB T.J. Watt’s ankle injury likely won’t keep him out for showdown with Ravens

 
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title

 
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Steelers knew a brutal finishing stretch was looming all season. They still looked unprepared

 
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sits on the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens

 

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Steelers won 16-10.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Dean)

Mike Tomlin thinks T.J. Watt is the ‘best defensive player on the planet.’ Watt isn’t into the hype

 
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) reacts after an incomplete pass by the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Steelers are still searching for smooth sailing. A 3-game homestand may provide a path to it

 
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, top, jumps over Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Steelers’ offense awakens in fourth quarter, rallies for a 24-17 victory over the Rams

 
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) is hit by Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Pittsburgh TE Pat Freiermuth out against the Rams after aggravating hamstring injury

 
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) celebrates his rushing touchdown with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Pittsburgh Steelers come off bye for rare road meeting with Los Angeles Rams

 
Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt (90) and Alex Highsmith (56) celebrate after the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

The Pittsburgh Steelers somehow find themselves in first. Watt and Highsmith are the reasons why

 
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Unbeaten 49ers hit the road to face Browns team expected to be without starting QB Deshaun Watson

 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it

 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammate quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, after catching a 4-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Mahomes, Kelce lead Chiefs past Vikings, who lose Jefferson to late hamstring injury

 
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens head to Pittsburgh with a chance to take early control of the AFC North

 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) leaves the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The weeks change. The opponents change. The Steelers’ inability to generate points does not

 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett leaves loss against Texans after injuring knee

 
Former Houston Texans player J.J. Watt is honored during a ceremony to retire his jersey number during an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Former Texans star JJ Watt inducted into team’s Ring of Honor

 
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Stroud, Texans host Steelers, looking to build on last week’s big win

 
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Stroud and Texans host Watt and Steelers, looking to build on big win

 
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

In a span of 6 plays, the Steelers’ offense got its mojo back. Now comes the hard part: keeping it

 
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is helped off the field after being sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo checked for concussion after loss to Steelers

 
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18

 
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Big Ten riding rugged defenses in early going, with Wolverines and Buckeyes among the nation’s best

 
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The mojo the Steelers’ offense showed in the preseason is gone. Getting it back could be difficult

 
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) returns a recovered fumble for a touchdown past Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Watt’s fumble return TD gives Steelers win over Browns, who lose Chubb to knee injury

 
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates in the end zone after recovering a fumble by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

T.J. Watt’s scoop-and-score lifts Steelers past Browns 26-22 as Cleveland loses Nick Chubb to injury

 
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) talks with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after an NFL football game, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Garrett will lead the Browns (1-0) into Pittsburgh on Monday night Sept. 18 2023 to face the Steelers (0-1)." "Watt and the Steelers (0-1) will try to bounce back after getting drilled by San Francisco when they host Cleveland (1-0) on Monday night. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt are both ‘one of ones.’ Monday night provides a close-up look at both

 
FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) looks to make a block against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. A fourth-round pick from Ohio State, Jones came off the bench last week and made his NFL debut after starter Jack Conklin suffered a season-ending knee injury. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, Fkile)

Extra-large Browns rookie Dawand Jones set for colossal MNF matchup against Steelers star T.J. Watt

 
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after the team's win over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

The Cleveland Browns can put the Pittsburgh Steelers in an early hole with a win on Monday night

 
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson, left, sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pickett, Steelers looked unbeatable in the preseason. Against San Francisco, they were anything but

 
Dallas Cowboys' Chauncey Golston, right, celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Cowboys score early on defense and special teams, embarrass Giants 40-0 at Meadowlands

 
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Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions

 
FILE - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. After spending a spectacular rookie season shifting between off-ball linebacker and defensive end, Parsons has found a home as an elite edge rusher.(AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)

Micah Parsons claims the top spot in AP’s NFL defensive line rankings

 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright)

Kenny Pickett is hoping for a major step forward in Year 2. The Steelers are counting on it.

 
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