Joe Flacco discusses TJ Watt's hit during Bengals-Steelers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco addressed the controversial hit by Steelers linebacker TJ Watt during the second quarter of their November 2025 matchup at Acrisure Stadium. Flacco stated that Watt "knew what he was doing" and emphasized the physicality of the hit, which led to a roughing the passer penalty. CBS analyst Gene Steratore criticized the call, suggesting it was a poor decision. This incident was revisited during the third season of Netflix's "Quarterback," where Flacco further expressed the impact of the hit. NFL fans continue to discuss the implications of such aggressive plays on player safety.
- •Flacco called Watt's hit intentional and impactful.
- •The hit occurred in the second quarter of a November 2025 game.
- •CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore criticized the roughing call.
- •Flacco discussed the incident in Netflix's "Quarterback."
- •Player safety remains a topic in NFL discussions.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Flacco says TJ Watt's penalized Bengals-Steelers hit had intention
"Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco said Steelers linebacker TJ Watt "knew what he was doing" with a penalized hit during their November 2025 game.
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