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TJ Watt joins Julius Peppers with milestone sack and interception record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

TJ Watt joins Julius Peppers with milestone sack and interception record

Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt achieved a notable career milestone in the 2026 season opener. Watt, during a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, became one of only two players in NFL history to record at least 100 sacks and 10 interceptions since the sack statistic was officially tracked in 1982. He finished the game with four tackles, two sacks, and an interception returned 35 yards for a touchdown. This performance elevates his career totals to 117 sacks and 10 interceptions through 136 regular-season games. The Steelers will next face the New England Patriots on September 24.

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Key Details

•Watt recorded two sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown against the Falcons.
•He reached the milestone during Pittsburgh's Week 1 victory on September 17.
•Watt's career stats now include 117 sacks and 10 interceptions.
•Pittsburgh's next game is against the New England Patriots on September 24.

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4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers news: TJ Watt joins Hall of Famer with bonkers sack, interception record

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Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt added another historic accomplishment to his résumé with a dominant performance to open the 2026 season. The NFL highlighted that Watt joined Pro Football Hall of Famer Julius Peppers as the only players to record at least 100 sacks and 10 interceptions since individual sacks became an official statistic in 1982. […] The post Steelers news: TJ Watt joins Hall of Famer with bonkers sack, interception record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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