You can contact Chris by email at,You are solely responsible for your comments and by using TribLive.com you agree to our.We moderate comments. Sunday, the Steelers got a sack each from a safety, cornerback (Mike Hilton), defensive end (Cameron Heyward), defensive tackle (Alualu) and outside linebacker (2,“We’re capable of really bringing anybody except the field corner,” coach Mike Tomlin said, referring to the outside cornerback who plays on the strong side of the field. The sack number could be even higher: During Week 1, Pro Football Focus determined only one player in the NFL (Aaron Donald) had more “total pressures” on quarterbacks than.Watt in Week 1 had a sack denied when officials ruled an incompletion after video replays suggested Daniel Jones’ arm was moving forward. “We’re an attacking group.”,Chris Adamski is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Pittsburgh Steelers Home: The official source of the latest Steelers headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and game day information It was the Steelers’ seventh sack of the game.Tim Benz: Blaming rash of NFL injuries on canceled preseason is way off,First Call: Mike Tomlin can improve some history; NFL fines coaches for ignoring masks; Saquon Barkley checks in,Kevin Dotson passes 1st test as starter on Steelers offensive line,5 things we learned about Steelers: Last time they started 3-0, they reached Super Bowl,Mark Madden: With ‘exhibition games’ complete, Steelers need to play better to defeat Texans,Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source.Reproduction or reuse prohibited without written consent.a 26-21 victory in their home opener Sunday,Hey, Steelers Nation, get the latest news about the Pittsburgh Steelers here. Nineteen of those times, he was hit.It was that kind of day for Drew Lock, Jeff Driskel and the Denver offensive line in trying to contain a Pittsburgh Steelers pass rush that might be the NFL’s best through two weeks of the season.The Steelers had seven sacks en route to improving to 2-0 with.The Steelers also batted down a pass at the line of scrimmage (by Tyson Alualu) and hurried throws by Lock and Driskel on numerous other occasions.“We knew they had a really good front, and they have really good players,” Driskel said. “They find a way to get to the quarterback.”,The seven sacks are the second most for the Steelers over their past 33 games. Seasons: 88 (1933 to 2020) Record (W-L-T): 632-552-21 Playoff Record: 36-25. 2005 AFC Championship: Steelers 34, Broncos 17 Eight years after suffering a bitter playoff loss at the hands of the Broncos, Jerome Bettis was on the other side of history on Jan. 22, 2006. The Steelers have at least one sack in 59 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NFL and in team history. We reserve the right to edit a comment that is quoted or excerpted in an article. He currently ranks first in Steelers history in solo tackles with 740. Jersey Number: 51. The Steelers lead the all time series with a record of 12-2-1. They are either approved or deleted. “They get all the attention from the offensive line guys up front, so me and Terrell and other guys can blitz from the secondary and make plays.”,Eight players had sacks for the Steelers in their first two games. Don't include URLs to Web sites.We do not edit comments.
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By screening submissions, we provide a space where readers can share intelligent and informed commentary that enhances the quality of our news and information.While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderating decisions are subjective. On fourth-and-2 at the Steelers 15 with 1 minute, 55 seconds left in a five-point game, Terrell Edmunds blitzed from the left side of the defense and was untouched en route to swallowing Driskel to all but seal the win.This week’s “Feats of Strength” and “Airing if grievances” after the Steelers manage to hold on against a banged up Broncos team.That Edmunds, a safety, got the sack on the biggest play of the game for the defense was emblematic of an attack that is getting sack production from every position. They have 10 total shutouts between them — six won by the Steelers … Forty-six times a Denver Broncos quarterback dropped back Sunday.