The incident occurred with just minutes remaining in the game, as Watt attempted to make a tackle on an Eagles running back. He immediately collapsed to the ground, clutching at his ankle in agony, and was quickly attended to by the Steelers training staff. The injury was serious enough that Watt was unable to put any weight on his ankle and was forced to hobble off the field, needing assistance from his teammates and trainers.
Watt's absence was deeply felt for the remainder of the game, as the Steelers defense was unable to contain the Eagles' high-powered offense. Philadelphia piled on the points, taking advantage of the Steelers' weakened defense and securing a convincing 27-13 victory.
The Steelers are now facing the very real possibility that they may be without their star linebacker for an extended period of time. The NFL season is a long and grueling one, and injuries are a fact of life for teams competing at the highest level. However, the loss of a player like Watt is a significant blow, and one that the Steelers will struggle to overcome in the coming weeks and months.
Watt's injury is set to undergo further evaluation in the coming days, with the Steelers awaiting the results of an MRI scan to determine the full extent of the damage. Until then, the team can only hope that the injury is not as serious as it initially seemed, and that Watt will be back on the field sooner rather than later. For now, however, the Steelers are facing a difficult road ahead, as they look to try and stay afloat in a competitive division without one of their most important players.