Steelers’ TJ Watt becomes family sack leader after big play against Bears

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

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

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt celebrates after sacking Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and forcing a fumble, which led to a touchdown, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig dove on the ball for a score. 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 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 standout 30th 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 failed to be 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, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

The Steelers star came into 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.

Both Pittsburgh and Chicago came into 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.

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