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The Steelers managed to secure yet another win over the Ravens in a nail-biting showdown that saw a fourth-quarter comeback and some excellent defense.
The win comes primarily thanks to the unstoppable T.J. Watt, who’s making a strong case for being the most dominant defensive player in the league right now.
During Sunday’s game, the Steelers’ linebacker was a man on a mission, recording two sacks and a crucial fumble recovery in the fourth quarter, putting the Ravens on the back foot.
The Steelers are at the top of the AFC North after the 17-10 win.
A notable factor in the game was the underwhelming performance of the Baltimore wide receivers, which put Lamar Jackson in a tight spot with multiple drops and poor route running.
One of the most notable moments happened when Watt unleashed a ferocious haymaker to Ravens’ rookie wide receiver, Zay Flowers’ face, early in the second quarter.
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Surprisingly, it didn’t draw a penalty, but it’s hard to deny that it looked like a pretty crazy move.
With eight sacks under his belt this season, Watt currently leads the NFL in that category, leaving all other defenders in the dust as no one else has managed more than six.
The Steelers offense has been pretty sad to watch but their defense, led by Watt, is still as good as ever which is keeping them in games. But how far can Kenny Pickett take them this season if the offense isn’t more explosive?