What happened: James Palmer said T.J. Watt's work over the last two drives showed the edge rusher remains a difference-maker late in games. Social reaction tied to the same stretch credited Watt with three tackles, a pass breakup, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Why it matters: That kind of late-possession impact still shapes Pittsburgh's defense because Watt's pressure often supplies its biggest momentum swings. Wire Report highlighted Thursday that Watt forced a fumble with the Steelers down 21-10, another reminder that his biggest plays still tend to arrive in leverage spots.

What to watch: The next measure is whether Watt can carry that late-game burst into consistent disruption over the next stretch of the 2026 season.