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

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.

T.J. Watt went down with an injury in the team's 27-13 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, adding insult to injury on a day to forget. The one-man wrecking crew put his stamp on the game, but it's the injury that will leave the lasting image, especially as the Steelers inch toward the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have outside linebacker T.J. Watt against the Baltimore Ravens. Watt will play after suffering a low ankle sprain against the Philadelphia Eagles. While Watt is tender and still hobbling around,

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 linebacker T.J. Watt was a limited practice participant Wednesday, three days after injuring his left ankle during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Watt's status for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Ravens has yet to be determined.

PHILADELPHIA -- Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt went down with an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Watt was being blocked and was trying to bend around the edge but came up lame halfway through the rep. He went down in pain, but limped off the field with help. Watt went into the medical tent with the injury.

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.

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.

After the Ravens (9-5) covered the spread against the Giants on Sunday, Baltimore will now turn their attention towards the Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro linebacker, T.J. Watt. Watt was forced to ex

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.