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 exit the Steelers 27-13 loss to the Eagles on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury while rushing the passer. Watt, who leads the Steelers with 11½ sacks, was checked out in the medical tent and did not return.
After the game, Watt said he was in “wait-and-see” mode for that game. The 30-year-old former defensive player of the year came away with a rolled ankle that he didn’t think was a serious injury.
On Thursday, Watt had this to say about playing on Saturday afternoon.
“We’ll see on Sunday — or Saturday, I guess I should say — but I felt pretty good this week. Obviously it’s a short week, but felt pretty good.”
T.J. Watt on his injury status: “We’ll have to wait and see how it feels on Saturday but I feel pretty good right now.” pic.twitter.com/jmKGR9utMu
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) December 19, 2024
The Steelers (10-4) clinched a playoff berth thanks to losses by Indianapolis and Miami.
The Ravens trail their division rivals by one game, and the teams play Saturday, with a win in Baltimore all but wrapping up the AFC North.
After facing the Ravens, the Steelers host Kansas City and finish the season at home against Cincinnati.
