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Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> star T.J. Watt said he’s excited to play against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday just three weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.<\/p>\n

Watt, 31, last played in Week 14 against the Ravens<\/a> before being hospitalized later that week after sustaining a collapsed lung while dry needling at the Steelers\u2019 training complex.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I feel really good. Not sure that I could\u2019ve said that a week ago,” the eight-time Pro Bowler said, according to ESPN.<\/a> “I\u2019m excited to play.”<\/p>\n

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The Steelers’ game against the Ravens is a win-or-go-home matchup with the winner capturing the AFC North. The Steelers could have clinched the AFC North last week if the Ravens lost to the Green Bay Packers or if the Steelers had beaten the Cleveland Browns.<\/p>\n

Instead, the Ravens beat the Packers 41-24 without an injured Lamar Jackson<\/a>, and the Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns 13-6, setting up Week 18\u2019s matchup for the division title and a playoff spot.<\/p>\n

LAMAR JACKSON CONFIRMS HE’LL START FOR RAVENS IN MUST-WIN AFC NORTH FINALE AGAINST STEELERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The return of Watt will be a big boost to the Steelers\u2019 defense. In 13 games this season, Watt has seven sacks, three forced fumbles and 53 total tackles. The former Wisconsin star<\/a> has made the Pro Bowl each of the last seven seasons.<\/p>\n

Watt was named Defensive Player of the Year<\/a> in 2021 after recording 22\u00bd sacks. The four-time first-team All-Pro has been runner-up for the award two other seasons.<\/p>\n

For his career, Watt has recorded 115 sacks and 36 forced fumbles in 134 games and is constantly around the quarterback.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Steelers and Ravens play at 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday.<\/p>\n

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