Ben Roethlisberger shuts down absurd T.J. Watt criticism after Week 1

T.J. Watt’s Week 1 performance shut down renewed debate about whether the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher is declining. In less than four quarters, Watt produced a game-changing interception return for a touchdown, instantly reframing the narrative. Speaking on his podcast, “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger,” former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dismissed offseason doubters who claimed Watt was “finished,” saying you can’t rule out a player like Watt. Roethlisberger and former Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes emphasized Watt’s ability to turn stops into points, shifting from pass-rusher instincts to playmaking the moment the ball is in the air.