The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched their longtime AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, go from a team that would perpetually build the league's most dominant defense to an organization being carried almost entirely by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
Even though some players, like much-maligned Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, have proven the Ravens correct for refusing to bring back for a second contract, players like Brandon Stephens might be making the 2-6 club that is two games behind their hated Pennsylvania foes regret their offseason decisions.
After a slow start with the New York Jets, Stephens now has PFF's highest grade among cornerbacks since Week 4, all while ranking second in PFF coverage grade and showing some very nice reps as an open-field tackler.