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What the Chiefs are saying about Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers ahead of Week 16 showdown

Chiefs HC Andy Reid talks Big Ben, Mike Tomlin, T.J. Watt and more

The Pittsburgh Steelers face another uphill battle in another must-win game, this time at (10-4) Kansas City Chiefs‘ Arrowhead Stadium.

Here’s what the Chiefs had to say about the Steelers in the week leading up to today’s game, courtesy of Steelers.com.

Cracked ribs and all, Steelers LB T.J. Watt will suit up versus Chiefs

The DPOY candidate is dealing with two cracked ribs from last week’s tussle with the Titans.

T.J. Watt is no stranger to playing through pain this season and this afternoon will be no different. Sources of NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport say that the Steelers linebacker will play versus the Kansas City Chiefs despite two cracked ribs.

Rapoport reported that Watt sustained the injury during the Titans game. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t mention an injury to Watt during his weekly press conference on Tuesday, nor has he appeared on any injury report this week.

With previous groin, hip and knee issues, Watt has played through injury all season long. Still, he’s only missed two games, while reaching a career-high of 17.5 sacks in just 12 games.

Watt is the presumptive Defensive Player of the Year for 2021.

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Steelers vs. Chiefs: TE Travis Kelce did not clear COVID-19 protocols, OUT for game

Despite new, more lenient return-to-play guidelines for vaccinated players — of which Kelce is one — he remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without a key offensive component when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this afternoon.  According to several reports, Travis Kelce, placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, has not cleared protocols.

Despite new, more lenient return-to-play guidelines for vaccinated players — of which Kelce is one — he remains on the shelf for the sixth straight day.

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill landed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list the same day as Kelce but was cleared to play yesterday.

While Kelce is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, historically, the Steelers have kept him in check. According to Pro Football Focus, Pittsburgh is 2-3 versus Kelce, and he’s registered just 273 total yards or 54 per game.

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