To open the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense wasn’t historic, as some members of their organization hoped it would be. In fact, they weren’t even good in their first two games of the year. They were extremely disappointing considering the hype surrounding them. In Week 3, they still struggled, but they made more big plays, forcing five turnovers. DK Metcalf was impressed with their performance.
“We couldn’t have won this game without them,” Metcalf said after the game via reporter Sara Walsh on Twitter. “They definitely showed up. Whenever we needed them the most, they showed up and made a play.