PHILADELPHIA — The Steelers had every reason to fear the worst. T.J. Watt's pursuit of Jalen Hurts ended with the star linebacker briefly hopping before he crumbled to the turf in the fourth quarter against the Eagles and clutched his left ankle.

Watt had a forced fumble and two sacks. Johnson struggled with his speed at times, and Watt was able to dip around the edge before leaving the game with an ankle injury. After the game, Johnson gave all the credit in the world to Watt and said he would have nightmares of Watt.

Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt injured his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and didn't return. Watt told reporters after the game that he rolled the ankle.

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Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt confirmed that X-Rays on his ankle were negative following a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on

There is some more clarification on outside linebacker T.J. Watt's injury following the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. Postga

While Watt and the Steelers are accustomed to be being at the mercy of the NFL schedule makers — Pittsburgh is playing on five days’ rest instead of the normal six because it is also hosting Kansas City on Christmas Day — he demurred when asked if he was frustrated that he’s being forced to deal with an injury during a truncated portion of season.

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.

PHILADELPHIA - The sample size is now large enough at 11-2 to declare the Philadelphia Eagles a good football team. Pittsburgh can say the same after its 10-3 start. The two cross-state rivals will meet Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field for mythical Keystone State bragging rights,

Pittsburgh Steelers star edge defender T.J. Watt left Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter because of an ankle injury. Watt, who eventually walked off under his own power,

Watt, while trying to get to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, suddenly started hopping while favoring his left foot. Watt didn't seem to do anything specifically, but he fell to the ground clearly in a lot of pain.