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T.J. Watt PFF’s Highest-Graded Steeler In Week 1

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While Sunday’s 34-32 win over the New York Jets wasn’t a great day for Pittsburgh’s defense, OLB T.J. Watt continued his trend of strong starts, finishing with five tackles, two tackles for a loss and a pass defensed. While he didn’t register a sack, he still was the highest-graded player on the team per PFF, grading out at an 82.4.

Behind Watt was CB Jalen Ramsey, who had three tackles and two passes defensed, including a big hit on WR Garrett Wilson to force an incompletion and clinch the win. Ramsey had a 79.4 grade. While neither played much, DL Daniel Ekuale (72.