Fans React to Unsportsmanlike Call on Steelers LB T.J. Watt

PITTSBURGH – Did Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt take things too far trying to make a tackle in Pittsburgh’s Sunday Night Football game against Seattle? There are plenty of fans who think so.

Watt got flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct in the third quarter for what looked like he was throwing punches while trying to stop Seahawks running back Alex Collins.

TJ Watt looks ready for a title fight 🥊 https://t.co/X6vkPayPoP

— Action Network NFL (@ActionNetNFL) October 18, 2021

This sparked a reaction on social media and had Watt trending nationally on Twitter.

I joke, but I actually have a hard time blaming the refs.

I don't know anyone as aggressive at punching the ball out as TJ Watt … so much so that it DOES from a distance look like he's punching the ball carrier.#Steelers

— David X. Henry (@imau2fan) October 18, 2021

I think the ball should file charges against TJ Watt.#Steelers

— David X. Henry (@imau2fan) October 18, 2021

TJ Watt trying to force a fumble pic.twitter.com/qF8EHsSe3Y

— Daniel Corrigan (@Corrigan_Tweets) October 18, 2021

TJ Watt was just flat out throwing haymakers. The ref really said let the boys play… https://t.co/bE7WlkqNK3

— Luke Stansfield (@Luke_StansNFL) October 18, 2021

It will now be interesting to see if the NFL looks at the replay after the game and decides Watt deserves more than just a penalty for his actions.