The Pittsburgh Steelers defense did almost everything they could to help first year quarterback Mason Rudolph win his first career start. If there was a recipe book for victory, the defense must have surely gotten their hands on it and studied it well before Sunday’s contest. The defense recorded five takeaways, with two interceptions and three fumble recoveries but yet with just over five minutes to go, the San Francisco 49ers were in prime position to take the lead.
How is that possible?
When taking a look at the actual numbers, it’s easy to pin this one on the defense.