NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
T.J. WATT #90 - LINEBACKER - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
40 TCKL •
0 INT •
7.5 SCK
40 TCKL
0 INT
7.5 SCK
Bouchette: Life without T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joe Haden wasn't pretty for Steelers Also, Big Ben plays well, run-blocking coming up short, Diontae Johnson's star keeps rising and weighing the Melvin Ingram decision.
Steelers' patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts
Only one Steelers defense during coach Mike Tomlin’s 15-year tenure ever gave up more yards than the patchwork group that got shredded by Justin Herbert and the ChargersNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Roethlisberger, Chargers' Bosa are active for game
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa are active for Sunday night’s game after being taken off the reserve/COVID-19 listNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Steelers' T.J. Watt isn't playing vs. the Chargers on 'Sunday Night Football' Here's a look at T.J. Watt's injury timeline this season as he misses his second game of the season on Sunday versus the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Out versus Chargers Watt (hip/knee) will not play in Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Chargers.
Impact No surprise here, as Watt was unable to practice all week. An MRI earlier in the week revealed no structural damage to his hip. In his absence, Derrek Tuszka will presumably replace him at outside linebacker opposite Alex Highsmith.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 11 injury report: What to know about Chase Young, T.J. Watt, more
Dr. Matt Provencher analyzes injuries to Chase Young, T.J. Watt, Aaron Jones and more as the NFL heads into Week 11.NOVEMBER 20, 2021
No Watt, Haden or Dotson for Steelers as they head to LA
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star outside linebacker TNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Rudolph preps as starter, Roethlisberger waits
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is preparing as if he will start against the Los Angeles ChargersNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers, Chargers each looking to bounce back Sunday night
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers will try to respond after poor showings last week when they meet on Sunday nightNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Edmunds to step up while Fitzpatrick sidelined
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick played in Sunday’s home tie with the Detroit Lions, but he entered the COVID-19 protocol the following dayNOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Misses practice Wednesday Watt (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Watt had an MRI done on Monday that came back clean, but he was reportedly still sore from the injury he picked up Sunday against the Lions. It was also reported Monday that he was considered week-to-week, so his status for Sunday against the Charges is definitely up in the air.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roethlisberger, Watt may play; Fitzpatrick likely out
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and outside linebacker TNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staley, Chargers seeking more consistency on offense
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' offense was operating at a high level the first five weeks of the season as they got off to a 4-1 startNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: Chargers continue to squander good fortune — and get more with Watt injury Justin Herbert likely won't have to worry about Steelers star T.J. Watt in Sunday night game
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Steelers DB Minkah Fitzpatrick placed on COVID-19 list
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list, where he joins quarterback Ben RoethlisbergerNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MRI comes back clean Watt (hip) had his MRI come back clean Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Watt's availability going forward is still uncertain but a clean MRI is obviously a positive for the 26-year-old. Watt is still sore, however, but he will try to return for Week 11 against the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What next? Steelers' defense struggling with consistency
The Pittsburgh Steelers will need their defense to take a step forward if they are to stay competitive in the AFC NorthNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers LB T.J. Watt to undergo MRI today Steelers sack master T.J. Watt exited Sunday’s game with hip and knee injuries.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Steelers' T.J. Watt, Joe Haden suffer injuries against Detroit An injury-filled day for the Steelers got even worse in the third quarter Sunday when reigning team MVP T.J. Watt left the game against Detr...
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field
Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washington’s big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buc...NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rudolph's spot start a mixed bag in messy tie with Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph says he needs to be better following a 16-16 tie with DetroitNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions slogged their way to a 16-16 tie in an ugly nearly four-hour marathon that produced more comedy than highlightsNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers knee injury as well Watt was diagnosed with hip and knee injuries Sunday against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Watt initially was noted to have a hip issue, but it was also revealed that he injured his knee. His progress throughout the week will be key to determine whether he'll be able to play next Sunday at the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers-Lions ends in tie after overtime miscues; T.J. Watt exits with hip injury Watt wrapped up Jared Goff for a sack with about a minute left in the third quarter, and players fell onto his left leg as he was making the...
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
