NFL regular season nears its end, Steelers' TJ Watt is seen as the favorite to win the DPOY, but injury has made it a closer race

Mike Tomlin kept the door open for each of his injured players to suit up for Saturday's game against the Ravens during Monday's press conference. That list of players includes T.J. Watt, the Steelers star pass rusher who injured his ankle near the end of Pittsburgh's Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

T.J. Watt went down with an injury in the team's 27-13 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, adding insult to injury on a day to forget. The one-man wrecking crew put his stamp on the game, but it's the injury that will leave the lasting image, especially as the Steelers inch toward the playoffs.

An NFL insider provided the final injury status of Pittsburgh Steelers stars T.J. Watt and George Pickens in Week 16 vs the Baltimore Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have outside linebacker T.J. Watt against the Baltimore Ravens. Watt will play after suffering a low ankle sprain against the Philadelphia Eagles. While Watt is tender and still hobbling around,

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Derik Hamilton “No consolation,” Watt said.

PHILADELPHIA -- Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt went down with an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Watt was being blocked and was trying to bend around the edge but came up lame halfway through the rep. He went down in pain, but limped off the field with help. Watt went into the medical tent with the injury.

The Steelers will have to do without star receiver George Pickens (hamstring) and quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) on Saturday. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) is doubtful, and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) are both questionable.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to fall to 10-6.