Watt's injury altered Steelers path to contention in 2022

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) looks on before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. Watt returned to practice this week after tearing his left pectoral in Week 1 against Cincinnati and didn't rule out playing on Sunday, Oct. 30, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches his team during warm ups before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is stopped by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) and linebacker T.J. Edwards during the second half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)