PITTSBURGH – After a press conference where New York Giants Offensive Lineman Jermaine Eluemunor spoke about his preparation to face Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt, in which Eluemunor said he wanted to be put on “an island,” Watt showed him he was wrong was. Monday night football.

When the clock struck 0, Watt finished the game with 7 tackles, 2 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

After the game, Watt acknowledged the comments but did not let them be the dominant message at his press conference.

When asked about the comments, Watt said something about it, but mainly focused on the way football as a whole is played.

“Oh, sure,” Watt said. “I mean, I have a lot of respect for every player in the NFL. Everyone works hard, and I just try to take my opportunities when I get them and make the most of them when they come. But, it’s not possible without scheme. We did a good job schematically trying to create that one-on-one, along with the backend coverage, just long enough and the guys up front eating blockers as well. So it’s a team effort.

While the first half started slowly for the defense, with the biggest play of the half coming on a 43-yard reception from Daniel Jones to Darius Slayton, Watt and the defense dominated the game in the second half.

After a Russell Wilson fumble gave the Giants one last chance to tie the game late, Watt made his way into the backfield through Eluemunor to strip Jones and effectively end the game.

Knowing how football and the world of entertainment around it works, statements like Eluemunor’s will happen again when it comes to Watt. That said, it’s possible they’ll think about it more after seeing his performance this week.

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