BREAKING: Steelers' T.J. Watt Injury vs. Ravens; Torn ACL, Sack Leader OUT for NFL Playoffs?
The Baltimore Ravens' 17-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season finale on Saturday was insignificant to one team; the Ravens finish with a 13-4 mark in the 2023 season and storm into the AFC playoffs as the No. 1 seed.
But the outcome was significant for the Steelers in many ways. One ... The Ravens' AFC North rival kept alive its hopes to make the playoffs.
But, two, superstar defender T.J. Watt appeared to suffer a leg injury on Saturday against the Ravens, needed to be helped off the field by trainers and staff, was ruled out of the game with a knee injury, and ...
While it appears Watt avoided a season-ending injury, the All-Pro may have suffered an MCL sprain that could impact his availability for the postseason.
Watt - arguably the best defensive player in the league who recorded two sacks in this game to up his NFL-best total to 19 - actually tried to go back into the game after being evaluated but the team's medical staff prevented that.
While Watt undergoes further testing, the Steelers on Sunday will watch the rest of the AFC games unfold. With their win over the Ravens, they'll need either a loss by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills or a tie between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans to earn a Wild Card spot.
