The Steelers defense is merely average without T.J. Watt
The Steelers defense, despite being the highest paid in the NFL in 2022, is merely average (at best) without T.J. Watt. If you’re scoring at home, the Steelers are now 0-6-1 in their last seven games where T.J. Watt has either been inactive or compromised because of injury. Thursday night’s 29-17 loss to the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium added to the tally, as Teryl Austin’s Watt-less charges allowed Cleveland’s offensive crew, led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett, to effectively control the tempo of the game from beginning to end. Speaking of Brissett, he wasn’t necessarily as free from the wrath of…
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