PHILADELPHIA — The Steelers had every reason to fear the worst. T.J. Watt's pursuit of Jalen Hurts ended with the star linebacker briefly hopping before he crumbled to the turf in the fourth quarter against the Eagles and clutched his left ankle.

Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt said he is in "wait-and-see" mode for next week's matchup with Baltimore after rolling his left ankle Sunday in Philadelphia.

While Watt and the Steelers are accustomed to be being at the mercy of the NFL schedule makers — Pittsburgh is playing on five days’ rest instead of the normal six because it is also hosting Kansas City on Christmas Day — he demurred when asked if he was frustrated that he’s being forced to deal with an injury during a truncated portion of season.

AFC North-leading Pittsburgh lost for the second time in nine games but clinched a playoff spot because of losses by the Dolphins and Colts.

Watt's wife, Dani Watt, was not in attendance for the game in Philly, but she was still quick to flex her husband's historic feat. Dani Watt did not need any words in her post, instead opting to use three flexed arm emojis to send her message.

Watt, while trying to get to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, suddenly started hopping while favoring his left foot. Watt didn't seem to do anything specifically, but he fell to the ground clearly in a lot of pain.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave a crucial T.J. Watt injury update after the star linebacker went down with an ankle issue.

Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker T.J. Watt drops Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts and nearly forces the Eagles' third turnover in the process.

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was injured with 4:46 left in the fourth quarter. While rushing Jalen Hurts on an incompletion, Watt went down and stayed down. He writhed in pain, while grabbing his left foot.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Steelers had every reason to fear the worst. T.J. Watt’s pursuit of Jalen Hurts ended with the star linebacker briefly hopping before he crumbled to the turf in the ...