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T.J. Watt Dealing with Ankle Sprain

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Mon, Dec 16 2024 4:28 PM UTC
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Steelers Edge T.J. Watt left Sunday's loss to the Eagles late in the fourth quarter with a left leg injury. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it's a low-ankle sprain. Watt said after the game that X-rays were negative.

What They're Saying

Mike DeFabo of The Athletic: "Asked if he'll be able to play next week, he said we'll have to wait and see."

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

We'll have to see about Watt's status for a Week 16 visit to Baltimore. The Saturday kickoff gives him one fewer day than usual to get ready.

If Watt can't play, Nick Herbig would likely start in his place.

Herbig has played 43% and 40% of snaps the past two weeks, with Edge Alex Highsmith back from injury and starting opposite Watt.

Herbig tallied 5 QB hits over the three games before that, with Highsmith out.

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Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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