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.

PHILADELPHIA - The sample size is now large enough at 11-2 to declare the Philadelphia Eagles a good football team. Pittsburgh can say the same after its 10-3 start. The two cross-state rivals will meet Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field for mythical Keystone State bragging rights,

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt confirmed that X-Rays on his ankle were negative following a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on

Pittsburgh Steelers star edge defender T.J. Watt left Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter because of an ankle injury. Watt, who eventually walked off under his own power,

Watt had a forced fumble and two sacks. Johnson struggled with his speed at times, and Watt was able to dip around the edge before leaving the game with an ankle injury. After the game, Johnson gave all the credit in the world to Watt and said he would have nightmares of Watt.

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.

While on "The Pat McAfee Show," his brother J.J. Watt shared an important update on his status. "He is walking around better and feeling better than I think you would initially think," J.J. Watt said. "I know him, I know he's a competitor, I know he's gonna wanna be out there, I know he's gonna do everything that it takes to be out there."

The Steelers will have to do without star receiver George Pickens (hamstring) and quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) on Saturday. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) is doubtful, and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) are both questionable.

The NFL is bringing a holiday treat for football fans as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers on Christmas Day. It’s a

Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.