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

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

Caleb Williams and the Bears had the ball at their own 10-yard line in the second quarter. Williams dropped back and felt pressure from the Steelers in the pocket when he couldn’t find anyone open. He tried to run to his right to avoid Watt, but fumbled the ball in the end zone.

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

Watt’s dismissal was the 115th of his career. He surpassed his brother JJ’s mark. JJ Watt finished with 114.5 sacks while playing 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 No. 30 pick in the 2017 draft. Since then, he has earned four first-team All-Pro selections and seven Pro Bowl nominations. The only season he was not selected as a Pro Bowler was his rookie season.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt on 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 in September.

Pittsburgh and Chicago entered the game needing a win to maintain control of their respective divisions.

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The Steelers were also playing without Aaron Rodgers, who fractured his left wrist last week.