Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt expressed frustration with the lack of holding calls enforced by NFL officials on plays where the edge rusher is involved. His defensive coordinator compared the situation to the 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy used against Shaquille O'Neal in basketball. Watt has been heavily held by offensive linemen in an attempt to minimize his impact on the game and on the opposing quarterback. Despite the holding, Watt is still performing well and is second in the league with 14 sacks.

• T.J. Watt is frustrated with the lack of holding calls enforced by NFL officials on plays involving him.
• The Steelers' defensive coordinator compared the situation to the 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy used against Shaquille O'Neal in basketball.
• Offenses are holding Watt in an attempt to minimize his impact on the game and the opposing quarterback.
• Watt is still performing well despite the holding and is second in the league with 14 sacks.