The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has been in need of a feel-good story for several weeks now, and second-year outside linebacker T.J. Watt just gave them one. Even though the Atlanta Falcons threw for over 300 yards and rushed for another 62, they did neither efficiently, and Watt had a hand in both.
The former first-round pick led all players on both teams with eight tackles (including sacks), and for the second time this season, posted three sacks in a game. His final sack came in the fourth quarter, stripping Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan of the football.