Steelers’ defensive star T.J. Watt entered concussion protocol after showing symptoms the day following Pittsburgh’s Week 14 loss to the Patriots.
Against New England, Watt was hit in the face by running back Ezekiel Elliott’s knee on the first play from scrimmage. He briefly left the game but soon returned, only being evaluated again once the Steelers defense was off the field. Prime Video sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung told the broadcast that a trainer wiped blood from Watt’s chin and a doctor evaluated his jaw joint, although “no other attention was paid to him after that.