Watch: Watt takes NFL lead in sacks vs Ravens
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On Saturday, during a wet and chilly game at the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers found ways to be disruptive despite the conditions and their near-continual rotation of several defensive positions.
T.J. Watt, a true motivator for Pittsburgh, kicked things into another gear yet again against the AFC North rivals.
In the third quarter of the game, on 3rd & 7 at the Baltimore 24-yard line, Watt was able to get off of two blockers and fold inside as Tyler Huntley stepped into the pocket to secure sack number 18 on the season.
His 18th SACK of the year!!!pic.twitter.com/LXTIbqPbKB
— SportsGrid (@SportsGrid) January 6, 2024
Watt added another sack before the end of the game and a knee injury that forced him to the locker room. His brother, J.J. Watt gave an update on his condition on Sunday:
For everyone asking “source”.
— Nicholas Brown (@NicholasABrown_) January 7, 2024
Watt lead all NFL defenders in sacks (19) at the end of the game and very well could be named the season’s sack leader once the final 2023 regular season games wrap up. His name has got to be in discussion for NFL Defensive Player of the Year with the stats he’s put together this season.
Final 2023 Regular Season Stats
- Solo Tackles: 48
- Stuffs: 9
- Sacks: 19
- Forced Fumbles: 4
- Fumble Recoveries: 3
- Interceptions: 1
- Pass Defenses: 8
- Touchdowns: 1
T.J. Watt, 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Candidate
Sacks: 17.0, 1st
QB hits: 33, t-1st
Fumble Recoveries: 3, t-2nd
Forced Fumbles: 4, t-5th
Tackles for Loss: 16, t-6th#HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/zzwrwETXYX— Michael Bertsch (@SteelersPRMike) December 29, 2023
