It looked like Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon had it played perfectly. In the end, it turned out as poorly as it possibly could have for the veteran cornerback and the Steelers’ defense Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
Late in the first half on a third and three from the Steelers’ 44 yard line, Witherspoon was right in phase with Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor on a 9-route down the right sideline that New England quarterback Mac Jones seemed to underthrow slightly. Getting his head turned around to find the football, Witherspoon appeared in position to make the interception.