Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt picked up a sack during their game against the Tennessee Titans, despite losing his helmet during the game.
The play took place during the first quarter of Thursday night’s meeting, when Watt muscled his way past Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere before taking down Tennessee quarterback Will Levis.
Petit-Frere’s hand was seen making direct contact with the center of Watt’s face mask before the sacked leader of the Steelers threw off the block and his helmet in the process.
Levis had been trying to run around the pocket looking for a hole to run through or space to throw the ball when he weaved his way into Watt’s grasp.
Petit-Frere was also called for an illegal hands to the face penalty, which Pittsburgh decided to dismiss and come in fourth.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt picked up a sack after losing his helmet during the game
Watt was able to finish Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis despite not having a helmet
The 29-year-old Watt tied for third place in the competition on Thursday with 8.5.
He was linked with Cleveland Browns superhuman star Myles Garrett and New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Along with the 8.5 sacks, Watt recorded 18 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception.
Watt has also been playing with a hand injury that has seemingly failed to stop his dominance against defenses.
Earlier this season, it was reported that Watt dislocated his finger and tore multiple ligaments during the Steelers’ 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Watt had the finger put back in place during the match and missed no time due to the injury.