Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ right tackle, had a brutal matchup against T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. Johnson described it as the “most tired” he’s been all season, saying Watt brought “hell on earth”. He even admitted to having “f—ing nightmares” about facing Watt, who’s known for his relentless pass-rushing skills.
Johnson’s struggles against Watt were evident, despite his own impressive credentials as a two-time All-Pro tackle. Watt’s reputation as one of the league’s top pass-rushers was on full display, as he recorded consecutive sacks in the second quarter and forced a key fumble.
The matchup between Johnson and Watt was highly anticipated, and it lived up to the hype. Johnson’s comments after the game showed a deep respect for Watt’s abilities, and a hint of relief that the matchup was behind him.
