<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/742343/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Will T.J. Watt Be Ready? Lung Issue Crisis Ahead of Steelers vs Dolphins MNF Preview<br/><br/>Welcome to the Steelers Realm Podcast! The 7-6 Steelers are hosting the 6-7 Dolphins on Monday Night Football in a vital Week 15 playoff eliminator.<br/><br/>The focus is entirely on the devastating breaking news: T.J. Watt is hospitalized with a lung issue, and his status is IN QUESTION. His absence could turn a manageable defensive matchup into a complete disaster.<br/><br/>🚨 The Watt Crisis &amp; Defensive Void<br/>The Problem: Watt&apos;s potential absence is catastrophic. He accounts for 7.0 sacks and much of the defense&apos;s pressure. Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig must step up to prevent Tua Tagovailoa from getting comfortable.<br/><br/>Tua&apos;s Turnovers: The defense MUST compensate for the missing pass rush by forcing errors from Tua Tagovailoa, who leads the Dolphins&apos; passing attack but has thrown a high 15 total turnovers (14 INTs).<br/><br/>Achane&apos;s Challenge: The Steelers&apos; 21st-ranked Rush Defense faces De&apos;Von Achane, who is an elite threat with 1,126 Rushing YDS and 5.8 YPC.<br/><br/>⚔️ Exploiting the Dolphins&apos; Defensive Flaw<br/>The Path to Victory: The offense MUST control the game by running the ball against the Dolphins&apos; 25th-ranked Rush Defense (allowing 131.9 YDS/G and 4.8 YPC).<br/><br/>The Backfield: The dual-threat of Warren &amp; Gainwell needs to dominate the clock and chew up yardage.<br/><br/>Playoff Stakes: A win keeps the Steelers in sole possession of 4th place (AFC North Lead). A loss drops them completely out of the playoff picture.<br/><br/>Drop your score prediction and let us know: How does the Steelers defense survive without T.J. Watt on Monday night?<br/><br/>Don&apos;t forget to like and subscribe!<br/><br/>#Steelers #TJWatt #Dolphins #MNF #NFLPlayoffs #SteelersRealm #Week15</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SteelersRealm">Support the show</a></p>