Jacksonville came to Pittsburgh riding a four-game winning streak and leading the NFL in takeaways. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had been well-protected by his offensive line, and Travis Etienne had scored two touchdowns in three straight games.
The Steelers’ running game was going up against a stout defense. And everyone knew Pittsburgh could not afford to give the ball away. Most folks I spoke with hoped for a close game that might give Pittsburgh a chance to steal a win from the favored Jaguars.
Attending Fourth Home Game
I attended my fourth home game in Pittsburgh with high school classmate Bernie Locraft.