The Pittsburgh Steelers look downright awful against the Minnesota Vikings during Thursday Night Football. Nothing is working on offense and the defense looks completely lost. To make matters worse, things aren't looking great for TJ Watt.

According to Burt Lauten, TJ Watt is questionable to return with a groin injury. Considering the Steelers are down big, it's hard to imagine he comes back.

We'll see how the rest of this game plays out, but the Vikings seem to have full control. If the Steelers are unable to get anything going on the opening drive of the second half, Pittsburgh might as well put the reserves in the game and live to fight another day.

As for TJ Watt, there hasn't been an official update yet. According to NFL veteran Darius Butler, Watt will not return due to his body language.

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It's been a rough year for TJ Watt, as he's been dealing with injuries quite often. When healthy, he is undoubtedly one of the best pass rushers in the league, but his injury woes are preventing him from achieving greatness. The Steelers desperately need Watt in the lineup, as they live off their dominant pass rushing.

Keep an eye on TJ Watt, as more information regarding his groin injury will come to fruition. The Steelers are desperate for a win right now and could risk putting Watt back on the field. It might be for not though, as the Vikings continue to pummel Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football.

Unfortunately, TJ Watt has officially been ruled out for the rest of the game, per Brooke Pryor. putting the Steelers in a tough spot.

The clock is ticking for the Steelers, as another loss decreases their playoff hopes this year.