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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big match-up looming this Sunday with the Baltimore Ravens, with the AFC North and a playoff spot on the line, and they got a major boost to their hopes on Saturday.
That's because TJ Watt, who has missed three games due to suffering a collapsed lung after a dry needling treatment, will officially be back in action this coming weekend for what will be the biggest game of the year for the Steelers. Watt seemed optimistic on Friday about his condition ahead of the game with the Ravens.
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“I feel pretty good, honestly. I don’t know if I could say that a week ago,” Watt said. “I feel really confident about the week of practice and excited to play.”
Watt returned to practice in a limited capacity on December 24 and was listed as a full participant on Friday. His last appearance came in a 27-22 win over Baltimore, in which he finished with six tackles. Watt has recorded 53 tackles, seven sacks, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 13 games this season for the Steelers.
The Steelers will need every bit of assistance they can get this weekend with the division on the line, and will be excited to add Watt back to the line-up – a sentiment shared by Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell this week.
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“I think all I can say is we’re ready for T.J. to go do T.J. things,” Gainwell said.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Pittsburgh Steelers receive update on status of T.J. Watt
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