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2023 Pittsburgh Steelers Sack Breakdown (Final Results)

Offensive linemen sack and penalty breakdown

Improvement in quarterback sack attribution [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Steelers LB T.J. Watt named to Sporting News All-Pro team

T.J. Watt named to Sporting News All-Pro team

Watt led the league in sacks for the third time in his career [ more ]

Steelers Wire

T.J. Watt, Miles Killebrew named to the PFWA All-NFL team

T.J. Watt and Miles Killebrew from the Pittsburgh Steelers were named to the PFWA All-Pro team for the 2023 season.

T.J. Watt led the league in sacks in 2023 with 19 sacks, a feat he has accomplished three times. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Steelers Vs. Ravens Sack Breakdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed three sacks in their Week 18 finale against the Baltimore Ravens.

The sacks were primarily the result of poor pass protection technique by the offensive tackles. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

No Steelers make NFLPA All-Pro team

No Pittsburgh Steelers players made the NFLPA All-Pro team for the 2023 season, including T.J. Watt.

Watt led the NFL in sacks with 19 and is the first player to lead the league in sacks three times. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Steelers LB T.J. Watt named Week 18 Defensive Player of the Week

T.J. Watt named Defensive Player of the Week for Week 18

Watt finished the season with a league-leading 19 sacks [ more ]

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Steelers Wire

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin with rare Tweet to endose T.J. Watt for DPOY

Mike Tomlin retweets post about T.J. Watt potentially winning Defensive Player of the Year

Watt led the league in sacks in three different seasons [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Dallas Cowboys

JJ Watt reveals how Tony Romo factors into the one play in his career he would redo

JJ Watt regrets trying to sack Tony Romo aggressively.

Romo's ability to escape sacks was highlighted by an incident involving Watt. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

Steve Young expresses concern over 49ers' defensive front

The San Francisco 49ers defense had 22 pressures but failed to sack quarterback Jordan Love in their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

Former analyst Steve Young expressed concern about the lack of dynamic play from the defense and the focus on containment rather than getting to the quarterback.

Defensive end Nick Bosa defended the defense's performance, stating that affecting the quarterback in different ways can be just as valuable as sacking. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Why Bosa believes Young can be game-changer for 49ers vs. Lions

The 49ers' star-studded defensive line did not produce any sacks in the playoff game against the Packers, but they still had an impact on the game.

Nick Bosa emphasized the importance of affecting the quarterback in different ways, not just through sacks. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

Javon Kinlaw seizes increased opportunities with ailing 49ers D-line

Javon Kinlaw has seen an increased workload due to injuries on the 49ers' defensive line.

Kinlaw has a chance to showcase his abilities and has been performing well with 2.5 sacks in the last two games. [ more ]

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Charvarius Ward shuts down DK Metcalf and 49ers feast in Thanksgiving win over Seahawks https://t.co/nh3EuOjnno

The Athletic

49ers' Charvarius Ward was his shut-down self versus DK Metcalf

The San Francisco 49ers had a dominant defensive performance, recording several sacks and limiting the Seattle Seahawks to only 13 points.

The 49ers' defense settled the game and regained control after a crucial sack in the fourth quarter.

The 49ers have now held their opponents to no offensive touchdowns in two games since their bye week. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Cameron Heyward Ties James Harrison For Second All-Time With Sacks In Steelers' History

Cameron Heyward ties James Harrison for second place in Steelers' franchise history in sacks

T.J. Watt surpassed Harrison earlier this season [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Cameron Heyward: 'It'd Be An Honor' To Pass James Harrison On Franchise Sack List

Cameron Heyward has a chance to pass or tie James Harrison for second place in Steelers history for sacks

Heyward is already third all-time on the Steelers list with pre-1982 sacks [ more ]

Los Angeles Times