What happened: Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was limited in Thursday's practice with a calf issue and carries a questionable designation, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Coach Mike McCarthy indicated the midweek limitation should not keep the pass rusher out of the lineup against the New Orleans Saints, a development Ian Rapoport called good news.

Why it matters: Keeping Watt active preserves Pittsburgh's top defensive playmaker as the club shares first place in the AFC North and holds the conference's No. 6 seed following a 26-19 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 18. The Steelers rely on Watt alongside Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig to anchor the defensive front while already ruling out Brandin Echols and Ben Skowronek for the New Orleans matchup.

What to watch: Friday's final practice participation and game status designations will confirm whether Watt enters Sunday's matchup against the Saints in Paris without an injury tag.