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This was a good team building win for a young team that has had more downs than ups this season. It was hard early on and it seemed that Pickett struggled with accuracy issues as he was under constant pressure much of the game but Pickett was able to get the win despite being sacked 6 times and under pressure throughout the day. The running game led the way to victory today as the Steelers ran for 212 yards on the day....the first 200+ yd rushing performance in over six years for the Steelers. I thought Kenny Pickett did a good job today protecting the football and made some nice throws and smart decisions instead of forcing the throw......I'd call it progress for him. Najee Harris showed up to play this game as his 36 yd run early in the first half set the tone physically that he was running with bad intentions all day.....good to see.....I'm hoping Najee is starting to realize his role as an 240lb NFL RB. Jaylen Warren is a guy they need to give more touches to throughout the game. If the Steelers O-line can keep opening holes like they did today for this running game the Steelers and Kenny Pickett could have a nice second half of the season. I still think the Steelers left side of the O-line is where all the problems we see.....Kevin Dotson and Dan Moore both struggle badly in pass protection and we can't have that going forward....they need an anchor LT in the 2023 NFL Draft to protect his blind side before he gets seriously hurt. Maybe Dan Moore can be serviceable at LG? Defensively it was nice to see TJ Watt return and get through the game unscathed without an injury. Steelers got good pressure up front today with Ogunjobi, Heyward & Adams and Alex Highsmith added 2 sacks on the day and forced a fumble too. Late in the 4th Quarter they forced 2 turnovers by Andy Dalton one picked off by Kazee & another by Wallace who had great coverage on his man and was able to come away with the INT. There were a few bone headed penalties on Defense late in the first half that led to the Saints game tying TD the worst was by Kazee who blasted the WR with a helmet to helmet hit. I saw the penalty on Pierre on that punt return but I didn't see him touch him....was that just a bad call or was Pierre at fault on that punt return? Lets enjoy this one as a good victory this season is going to be few and far between.....good team win. In other news....Chase Claypool 1 rec 8 yds....Bears lose another that 2nd round pick from the Bears is looking better and better!
Per Tomlin's Post Game:
No significant injuries in this game other than the typical bumps and bruises associated with the game
Game Balls:
Najee Harris - Good game for him 20 rushes for 99 yds.....he ran angry today.....this is what we expect from #22
Jaylen Warren - 9 rushes 37 yds, 3 rec 40 yds......he needs to touch the football more.....he is a dual threat out there on the football field
Alex Highsmith - 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
Chuck Okorafor - Good all around today...our best O-linemen....also nice alertness recovering Najee Harris's fumble in the 4th QTR.
Heyward, Ogunjobi, Adams - They got good pressure up front today all day
Levi Wallace - 5 tackles, 1 Int today and 2 passes Defensed....one of them intercepted by Kazee.....Levi's best game as a Steeler so far.
Game Goats:
Matthew Wright - This guy can't stay on the roster after his performance today.....2 missed FG's today....they are lucky it didn't cost them today.
Dan Moore & Kevin Dotson - These guys are place holders right now....neither guy should be on this roster after this season....they are awful!
FU's:
Matt Canada - After 8 ******* games you finally decide to run a slant? And guess what it worked....every time they ran a slant today! **** YOU I STILL HATE YOU!
Per Tomlin's Post Game:
No significant injuries in this game other than the typical bumps and bruises associated with the game
Game Balls:
Najee Harris - Good game for him 20 rushes for 99 yds.....he ran angry today.....this is what we expect from #22
Jaylen Warren - 9 rushes 37 yds, 3 rec 40 yds......he needs to touch the football more.....he is a dual threat out there on the football field
Alex Highsmith - 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
Chuck Okorafor - Good all around today...our best O-linemen....also nice alertness recovering Najee Harris's fumble in the 4th QTR.
Heyward, Ogunjobi, Adams - They got good pressure up front today all day
Levi Wallace - 5 tackles, 1 Int today and 2 passes Defensed....one of them intercepted by Kazee.....Levi's best game as a Steeler so far.
Game Goats:
Matthew Wright - This guy can't stay on the roster after his performance today.....2 missed FG's today....they are lucky it didn't cost them today.
Dan Moore & Kevin Dotson - These guys are place holders right now....neither guy should be on this roster after this season....they are awful!
FU's:
Matt Canada - After 8 ******* games you finally decide to run a slant? And guess what it worked....every time they ran a slant today! **** YOU I STILL HATE YOU!