T. J. Watt
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T. J. Watt is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A multiple-time All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year, he is one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | 0.22‰ | 1 |
| Sep 14 | 0.88‰ | 4 |
| Sep 15 | 1.00‰ | 1 |
| Sep 16 | 1.09‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 1.33‰ | 1 |
| Sep 18 | 2.03‰ | 4 |
| Sep 21 | 1.86‰ | 3 |
| Sep 22 | 1.63‰ | 1 |
| Sep 24 | 1.51‰ | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 0.99‰ | 1 |
| Sep 26 | 1.15‰ | 1 |
| Sep 30 | 0.84‰ | 2 |
| Oct 2 | 0.71‰ | 1 |
Why is it trending?
Watt’s game-changing plays fuel debate over Pittsburgh’s offense and defense
Shows repeatedly credit T. J. Watt with decisive defensive plays, including a pick-six against Atlanta and a forced fumble against Cleveland.[1][2][3]
Ross Tucker said Watt saved Pittsburgh after its offense struggled, while Pardon My Take described the Steelers’ offense as producing only 1 touchdown through 2 weeks.[4][3]
Several shows argued that Watt’s impact makes Pittsburgh competitive despite offensive problems, with Fantasy Footballers calling the Steelers’ passing defense phenomenal and Watt awesome.[5][6]
Pardon My Take discussed using Watt for fewer snaps so he can stay fresh, noting he played 38 of Pittsburgh’s 60 defensive snaps and had a great game.[7]
The shows disagree on what Watt’s production means: Even Money called Pittsburgh’s win phony, while Ross Tucker said Watt helped make the defense stellar.[8][4]
The Bill Simmons Podcast also discussed Watt as a disruptive force, with Sal Iacono saying his play prevented a Steelers loss and Bill Simmons saying Watt injured a right guard.[9][10]
Sources · 10 moments
- 1.Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast · 2026 NFL Week 1 Reaction!Ross Tucker · Sep 14 · Listen at 21:06 ↗
“Well, TJ Watts' pick six was the difference. Isn't it weird? There's certain defensive guys. that it just seems like, for whatever reason, score more than their fair share of touchdowns. It's really rare for a defensive player to get a touc”
- 2.Pardon My Take · NFL Week 4 Preview, The 3-1 Cleveland Browns, Playoff Baseball Sadness + Eric Hosmer Talking Playoffs, Alshon Jeffery In Studio + Fyre FestDan Katz · Oct 2 · Listen at 8:50 ↗
“But there was also one play that TJ Watt had, one of the best defensive plays I've seen in a very long time tonight, where TJ Watt, he faked out like he was going to the mesh point, like he was following the, uh, the running back, and he ca”
- 3.Pardon My Take · NFL Week 2, Jayden And Caleb Go Down, The Browns Win A Game, The Chargers Are Rock Bottom + Who's Back Of The WeekDan Katz · Sep 21 · Listen at 1:14:52 ↗
“Yeah. Yeah. They are through 2 weeks of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers offense has 1 touchdown. TJ Watt has 1 touchdown. It's so bad. And Aaron Rodgers is— it's over. I mean, that, that, that sack should— he should have just questioned”
- 4.Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast · 2026 NFL Week 2 Picks!Ross Tucker · Sep 16 · Listen at 11:44 ↗
“Fun one, always a classic matchup and has been for years. Steelers' offense was not real good against the Falcons at all. Thank goodness for them, TJ Watt kind of saved the day. The good news is their defense was typically stellar. Meanwhil”
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