T.J. Watt will play in high-stakes game against Baltimore Ravens on Sunday

T.J. Watt is set to take the field during the Steelers’ high-stakes game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Watt was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but practiced fully on Friday.

“I feel pretty good, honestly,” Watt said. “I don’t know if I could have said that a week ago, but I feel really good, I feel really confident about the week of practice and am excited to play.”

After practice, the linebacker confirmed that he would be playing.

A clean bill of health for the Steelers heading into Sunday’s game against Baltimore.

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He has been out since suffering a partial lung collapse in mid-December.

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Watt said the recovery experience has been very unique compared to other injuries.

He also said it was not an outside source that did the dry needling that led to his collapsed lung. He has not hard feelings with the team and called the situation a fluke.

Overall, he said he is focused on helping the team win on Sunday.

You can watch and the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Ravens for the fight for the AFC North on Channel 11. Pregame coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m.

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