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Daily News & Links: Insane Steelers Defensive Stat; T.J. Watt Compared to Lawrence Taylor

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Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 22, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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🏈 The Steelers are 3-0, allowing 10 or fewer points in each game, for the first time in over 50 years. The defense has absolutely dominated in the second half of games, surrendering only six points.

🏈 Tony Romo gave T.J. Watt a ringing endorsement during Sunday’s broadcast by calling him the modern day Lawrence Taylor.

🏈 J.J. Watt praised his brother T.J. during the NFL on CBS pregame show. He believes he’ll shatter all of his records.

“If he stays healthy, he’s gonna surpass every single record I’ve ever set… Kid’s incredible,” J.J. Watt said.

T.J. is already at 99.5 career sacks. J.J. finished his career with 114.5.

🏈 The Goodyear Bimp had an incredible shot of Acrisure Stadium and the city of Pittsburgh during Sunday’s game.

🏈 The Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings are the only 3-0 teams in the NFL. Teams that have gone 3-0 have made the playoffs 64% of the time since 1990. The Steelers are 3-0 for the fourth time under Mike Tomlin — 2007, 2010, 2020 and 2024.

🏈 DLineVids on X posted a clip of T.J. Watt’s ghost rip move on Joe Alt that resulted in a sack.

The Steelers are the fifth team since 2000 to win each of their first three games and allow 10-or-fewer points in each win.

🏈 Mike Tomlin gave a shoutout to former Steelers players Maurkice Pouncey and Charlie Batch for being at Sunday’s game.

“Awesome to have @MaurkicePouncey in the house today, and always appreciate the support we get from my guy @CharlieBatch16. Two great guys,” Tomlin wrote on X.

🏈 Mike Tomlin also gave a shotuout to Steelers Nation for their support in the homer opener.

“Thank you, Steelers Nation. There’s no place like home,” Tomlin wrote on X.

Ciara and GloRilla were together at Sunday’s game.

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