TJ Watt suffers MCL sprain, could miss first-round playoff game vs. Bills
Watt injured his knee late in the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens
Watt had two sacks to raise his season total to an NFL-leading 19 before he went down with the injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers' TJ Watt suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Saturday's regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens and is officially out for at least one game of the playoffs, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday.
Watt injured his left knee late in the third quarter during the game against the Ravens in a collision with teammate Montravius Adams. Watt immediately started pounding the turf in apparent pain or frustration. He did not need to be carted off the field, however, and walked over to the sideline tent.
Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL and was again this season. He had two sacks in the game against the Ravens, raising his season total to an NFL-leading 19.
The Steelers will face the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday. Watt's status for that game is currently up in the air.
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