The Pittsburgh Steelers’ short-yardage struggles were on full display in 2024. One of the league’s least-effective teams when needing a yard, troubles began early and ended late. They included a fourth-down stuff at the hands of Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, beating a block and tackling Steelers quarterback Justin Fields short of the market to help lead the Colts to a 27-24 win.
If the Steelers ever get in the same situation against Franklin going forward, he’ll be ready.
“We got a stop on third and short,” Franklin told Up and Adams’ Kay Adams as he walked through the play.