T.J. Watt reportedly has a chance to play in Week 3 despite groin injury that knocked him out of Wee

edge rusher may not be out for all that long. According to a from NFL Network, Watt has a chance to Tony Oliva Jersey play in the Steelers' Week 3 game against the , and the injury he suffered during the team's Week 2 lo s to the was not a serious one.Watt was limited to just 16 snaps on Sunday against the Raiders before leaving the game with a groin i sue. He managed to pick up four tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble during that time.In Watt's absence, saw his snap rate bumped up to 67 percent (from 54 percent in Week 1), while played 86 percent of Minnesota Twins Jersey snaps (64 percent in Week 1). In the event that Watt has to mi s time, it's likely that duo would act as the primary edge rushers for Pittsburgh.The Steelers are already ailing elsewhere on defense after defensive tackle suffered a fractured ankle. He is expected to join fellow defensive lineman on injured reserve. After allowing to leave in free agency this offseason, the Steelers are now much thinner than usual up front. Given the state of the team's offense at the moment, sustaining any more injuries on defense could seriously hamper the team's ability to win games in Ervin Santana Jersey the near term. They'll need to get Watt back on the field as soon as po sible, though it's also important to be mindful of long-term risk to both his season and career, given his importance to the team. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff Martin Perez Jersey you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Jose Berrios Jersey Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription.