J.J. Watt roasts Dan Orlovsky for nonsensical Pittsburgh Steelers take

J.J. Watt took a shot at ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky after his controversial comments regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers and their Super Bowl chances. Despite the Steelers holding an impressive 8-2 record and securing victories over two strong teams in the past two weeks, Orlovsky, a former quarterback, remains a skeptic of their ability to compete for the NFL’s biggest prize.

In a segment on ESPN’s “First Take,” Orlovsky argued that the Steelers wouldn’t be able to defeat top quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, or Patrick Mahomes by relying solely on field goals. His statement quickly became problematic as the Steelers had just beaten Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, winning with only field goals thanks to stellar performances by Chris Boswell and the defense.

After hearing Orlovsky’s take, J.J. Watt, brother of Steelers star T.J. Watt and current CBS analyst, didn’t hold back in his criticism. Watt roasted Orlovsky, pointing out how absurd it was to claim the Steelers couldn’t win with field goals just days after they had done exactly that against the Ravens. Watt called Orlovsky’s statement “a WILD take,” comparing it to the infamous mistake Orlovsky made in 2008 when he ran the ball out of the back of his own end zone.

J.J. Watt has been vocal about his belief in the Steelers’ Super Bowl potential. He discussed this confidently on the “Pat McAfee Show,” showing his faith in Pittsburgh’s ability to compete at the highest level. His comments, however, were in stark contrast to Orlovsky’s stance on the team.

This isn’t the first time Orlovsky has been criticized for his takes on the Steelers. Earlier, he had suggested that the Steelers should stick with Justin Fields under center instead of giving the starting job back to Russell Wilson when healthy. Since then, Wilson has proven Orlovsky wrong, providing the Steelers with the offensive boost they needed and strengthening their Super Bowl hopes, especially given the team’s elite defense.

While everyone is entitled to their opinions on the Steelers’ Super Bowl chances, Orlovsky’s take seems particularly misguided considering what unfolded in Week 11. His reliance on the Ravens as an example of a Super Bowl contender also seems misplaced, as Jackson and his team have often disappointed in the playoffs.