The Ravens (9-5) covered the spread against the Giants on Sunday and will now turn their attention towards the Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro linebacker, T.J. Watt.
Watt was forced to exit the Steelers 27-13 loss to the Eagles on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury while rushing the passer. Watt, who leads the Steelers with 11½ sacks, was checked out in the medical tent and did not return.
After the game, Watt said he was in “wait-and-see” mode for that game. The 30-year-old former defensive player of the year came away with a rolled ankle that he didn’t think was a serious injury.
On Monday, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin approached the injury with optimism that Watt would be available for Sunday’s gigantic matchup.
Mike Tomlin said he’s optimistic about the availability of TJ Watt vs Baltimore based on “what he’s seen today”
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 16, 2024
The Steelers (10-4) clinched a playoff berth thanks to losses by Indianapolis and Miami.
The Ravens trail their division rivals by one game, and the teams play Saturday, with a win in Baltimore all but wrapping up the AFC North.
After facing the Ravens, the Steelers host Kansas City and finish the season at home against Cincinnati.