Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher TJ Watt is one of the most exciting defensive players in the league. He can wreck an opponent’s game plan and create havoc in the backfield. In the loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Watt was his usual dominant self but suffered an injury on a play where he felt he was held. He was asked about the lack of calls after the game.
T.J. Watt on not drawing blatant holding calls:
"I don't know. The NFL has something going against me, so I don't wanna talk any more negatively towards them. I don't know what I did, but I'll leave it at that." #Steelers #NFL— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) December 3, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers TJ Watt On Lack Of Calls
Not getting a call is one thing but getting injured on a no-call is even worse. Watt was clearly not happy after the game and made his feelings known.
“I don’t know. The NFL has something going against me, so I don’t wanna talk any more negatively towards them. I don’t know what I did, but I’ll leave it at that.”
He knows that he can’t express his full feelings but gives a window into his frustration. It is even more frustrating that the Steelers lost to the Cardinals. As they fight for a playoff spot, this was a game that the team needed to have.
Can The Steelers Make The Playoffs?
Going into this game, they were in the driver’s seat for an AFC spot. It now gets a little challenging heading into the last third of the season. The Texans, Bills, and Broncos are all on the outside looking in but should give the Steelers and the Browns a run for their money. In a season where there are a lot of teams competing for a playoff spot, the Steelers had to win this one. Even with Matt Canada fired, this offense still cannot seem to find its footing which ultimately may be the downfall of Pittsburgh.
TJ Watt is going to have to do some special things in order for the Steelers to have a shot. It will be interesting to see whether the NFL takes against Watt for these comments.