The Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost the battle on Sunday, but…well, they didn’t win the war, either. But their new quarterback showed some potential at least, and some spirit. Already showing a willingness to take hits within the context of play, Kenny Pickett also displayed the tenacity to stand up for himself against a very questionable hit.
Pickett took a hit at the knee from Buffalo Bills defender Shaq Lawson with about a minute to play on a 4th-and-17 throwaway in a 35-point game. He shoved Lawson in response, which drew a penalty for himself—none on the defender.