The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has struggled the last few weeks. After failing to close against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter and blowing a 10-point lead, they allowed 552 total yards in a 38-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said that communication isn’t the problem with the defense, but they’re not executing, especially on key third and fourth downs.
“It’s not a communication thing. I think it comes down to guys executing in big plays. This week it was third down, or them taking shots down the field. Last week, it was in the fourth quarter, us not winning those weighty downs, getting off on a third down, a third and long, or a fourth and short.