The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the league in yards after the catch (YAC), and that’s not just because they have outstanding athletes who can break tackles and run fast. It’s a philosophical approach to the changing landscape of the NFL and how defenses operate now.
“There’s a lot of ways to create explosives, and a lot of it, too, is part of the strategy. I think it helps when you don’t have to rely on just shots down the field,” Steelers OC Arthur Smith said in audio provided by the team. “It’s kind of in vogue, a lot of people are playing hybrid shell coverages.