Over the last month or so of the season, Pittsburgh Steelers’ star outside linebacker T.J. Watt hasn’t had the impact many have expected from him in his Hall-of-Fame-caliber career.
That’s in large part because opposing offenses scheme against him, finding ways to negate him within the matchup. So far, offenses have used chips from tight ends and running backs, slide protection from the offensive line, and even some double teams. In the last three weeks, Watt has just seven pressures and one sack.
Teams are throwing the ball faster, too, and utilizing the quick game to negate the pass rush.