CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 19: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter of the National Football League game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH.

Report: Watt playing in 2 weeks with brace 'absolute best-case scenario'

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The Pittsburgh Steelers might need to make a playoff run for T.J. Watt to see the field again this season.

The "absolute best-case scenario" for Watt - who's dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain - is to play in two weeks with a brace, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Steelers will travel to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in the wild-card round.

Despite his injury during Saturday's win over the Baltimore Ravens, Watt led the NFL in sacks (19) for the third time in his career.

The star pass-rusher was hurt after his leg was caught awkwardly in the turf following a collision with teammate Montravius Adams.

With Watt likely sidelined for at least one game, the Steelers will rely on Alex Highsmith and Markus Golden.

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