The Steelers made it into the playoffs as the No. 7, thanks to the 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens and a Jacksonville Jaguars loss in Week 18. Unfortunately for the team, they will have to enter the playoffs without one of their most important players.
T.J. Watt suffered a knee injury on Saturday and is officially out for at least one game of the playoffs. On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that the Grade 2 MCL sprain will keep Watt sidelined for their wild-card game against the No. 2 Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Watt was initially diagnosed with a Grade 3 MCL sprain and later a torn MCL, per NFL Media. However, after an MRI, the diagnosis is better. On “The NFL Today,” Watt’s brother, JJ Watt, revealed that his brother has a Grade 2 MCL sprain, which requires a couple weeks of rest and recovery. Watt called it a “best-case scenario.”
If the Steelers are able to win a playoff game or two, there is a chance they could see Watt return in the postseason.
