NFL News: Steelers’ TJ Watt breaks brother’s sack mark

Pittsburgh Steelers star TJ Watt became his family’s new sack leader Sunday against the Chicago Bears.

Caleb Williams and the Bears had the ball on their own 10-yard line in the second quarter. Williams dropped back and felt the Steelers’ pressure in the pocket as he found no one open. He tried to run right to avoid Watt, but fumbled the ball in the end zone.

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Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig dove in on the ball for the touchdown. Watt was credited with the sack and Pittsburgh took a 14-7 lead.

Watt’s sack was the 115th of his career. He surpassed his brother JJ’s mark. JJ Watt finished with 114.5 sacks during his career with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals.

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TJ Watt has been the cornerstone of the Steelers’ defense for years. The Steelers selected the former Wisconsin standout No. 30 overall in the 2017 draft. Since then, he has earned four First-Team All-Pro selections and seven Pro Bowl nods. The only season in which he was not selected as a Pro Bowler was his rookie season.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to pass with pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt Sunday, November 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

The Steelers star entered the game against the Bears with six sacks and 38 tackles in 10 games. He also added an interception to his stat line against the Minnesota Vikings back in September.

Both Pittsburgh and Chicago entered the game needing a win to maintain their stranglehold on their respective division leads.

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The Steelers also played without Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a broken left wrist last week.