The Steelers went into this season talking a big game on defense, but until yesterday, they couldn’t cash the checks they’d been writing. While they had strings of splash plays, yesterday marked arguably their strongest effort. Considering the quality of opponent, players admit this was a statement game.
What statement it made exactly depends on who you ask. But QB Aaron Rodgers, as an outside observer, knows what he saw. Speaking to reporters after their 27-20 win over the Colts, he repeatedly went back to the Steelers’ defense and its efforts this week.
Rodgers talked about getting “that big elephant” off the Steelers’ back, particularly on defense.