J.J. Watt will analyze brother T.J. Watt in Patriots-Steelers broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The CBS crew will feature Jim Nantz on play-by-play and J.J. Watt as the lead analyst for the New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on September 20 at Gillette Stadium. This matchup provides a unique storyline as J.J. will be analyzing the performance of his brother T.J. Watt, a key player for the Steelers' defense. New England aims to recover from a season-opening loss against the Seattle Seahawks, where they struggled offensively with three interceptions thrown by rookie quarterback Drake Maye. The CBS announcement raised questions about longtime analyst Tony Romo's absence from the broadcast schedule for Weeks 2 and 3, with J.J. Watt continuing in the lead role.
- •Patriots host Steelers on September 20 at Gillette Stadium.
- •J.J. Watt will analyze brother T.J. Watt during the game.
- •New England lost 13-10 to the Seahawks in the season opener.
- •Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the loss.
- •Tony Romo is absent from CBS’ broadcast schedule for Weeks 2 and 3.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots-Steelers Broadcast Crew Features Fascinating Family Connection
"CBS’ lead crew will call Patriots-Steelers in Week 2, giving J.J. Watt the unusual assignment of analyzing his brother T.J. Watt.
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