Sunday’s game is also serving as the Vatt family connection between the 2-0 Steelers and 0-2 Texans. Pittsburgh linebacker TJ Watt and fullback Derek Watt are facing older brother JJ Watt, who lost two Lamar Jackson sacks to Baltimore during the week in Houston. Week 2 was a big week for the Pittsburgh Wat brothers pair; Derek recorded Stiffers’ last two points on safety, while TJ’s 2.5 sacks helped him win the AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
While the Pittsburgh offense shouldn’t be a big issue against Houston’s No. 1 run defense, the Texans offensive line will have to do a better job of Deshaun Watson, who has been sacked eight times this season. The Steelers, led by Vatt and Bud Dupree, stretched 10 sacks in two games while boasting of the league’s top-ranked red zone defense.
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How to watch
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Haynes Field (Pittsburgh, Penn.)
TV: CBS | Flow: All CBS admissions
