In a crucial game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, T.J. Watt, the star player of the Pittsburgh Steelers, suffered a knee injury. This setback raises doubts about Watt's availability for the playoffs, should the Steelers qualify. Watt, who is on the verge of becoming the first player to lead the NFL in sacks three times, left the Week 18 contest in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Montravius Adams in a "friendly fire" incident.

Initially, Watt received a diagnosis of a Grade 3 MCL sprain, indicating a potentially severe injury. However, an MRI revealed a more optimistic outcome. During a segment on "The NFL Today," Watt's brother, JJ Watt, disclosed that T.J. has a Grade 2 MCL sprain, which necessitates a couple of weeks of rest and recovery. This news was deemed a "best-case scenario" for T.J. Watt.

At the time of his injury, Watt had already accumulated an impressive two sacks in the game, further solidifying his position as the league leader with 19 sacks for the season. His closest competitor, Trey Hendrickson, trails behind with 17.0 sacks. Should Watt maintain his lead, he will become the first player in NFL history to hold the league's highest sack count on three separate occasions. Additionally, Watt will join a select group of only four players who have achieved 19 or more sacks in two distinct seasons.

His injury has sparked concern among fans and pundits, with uncertainty surrounding his availability for the playoffs. The Steelers' postseason hopes depend on losses from the Buffalo Bills or the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, if Pittsburgh secures a playoff berth, Watt will undoubtedly make every effort to take the field for the team's first playoff game.

The Steelers organization remains hopeful that Watt's injury will not sideline him for an extended period. They anxiously await the outcome of their playoff fate, with the hope of having T.J. Watt on the field as they vie for postseason success.