One of the key matchups going into the game against the Seattle Seahawks was rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. against WR DK Metcalf. Porter told the media last week that he had that matchup circled on his calendar. Porter has been afforded the opportunity to shadow some of the league’s top receivers this season. It started in Week Nine when he followed DeAndre Hopkins around the field and limited him to one reception for 17 yards in his coverage. He has also had good games against Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Amari Cooper, among others.
Head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about Porter’s game against Metcalf and some big forced incompletions late in the game.