The blueprint for survival and success for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week looks the same as it has for years: everything begins with T.J. Watt. The heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s defense, Watt is once again positioned to dictate the tone of a ballgame that will define the Steelers’ staying power in an increasingly crowded AFC playoff race.
Against Josh Allen—a signal-caller who is asked to carry more offensive weight than anyone in football—Watt’s presence becomes even more central to Pittsburgh’s path toward a critical late-season win.
Allen has been Buffalo’s engine, lifeline, and problem-solver rolled into one.