This Pittsburgh Steelers’ team sure plays with an edge. Why wouldn’t they? Once Ben Roethlisberger went done, it was assume the season was over. Talking heads took it a step further when the then 0-2, Roethlisberger-less Steelers sent a first rounder for Minkah Fitzpatrick. They were painted as desperate, flailing, a rudderless ship without a captain.
Now look at them. 7-5, currently seated in the AFC’s 6th seed, and no longer hearing any “doubt” from analysts. Cam Heyward, one of their team leaders, embodies the “chip on the shoulder” mentality.