In a big Week 2 matchup at Heinz Field Sunday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Vikings, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense stood tall once again, shutting down a high-powered attack despite Case Keenum filling in for an injured Sam Bradford.
Against the Vikings, the tackling was much improved from a Week 1 showing in Cleveland where the Steelers’ defense missed 15 tackles.
As I did last week following the win over the Browns, I’ll break down the Steelers’ missed tackles below.
Total missed tackles vs. Vikings — 5
Vince Williams – 1
Tyson Alualu – 1
Mike Mitchell – 1
Ryan Shazier – 1
Mike Hilton – 1
Total missed tackles through two weeks — 20
TJ Watt – 3
William Gay – 2
Anthony Chickillo – 2
Ryan Shazier – 2
Tyson Alualu – 2
Vince Williams – 2
Stephon Tuitt – 1
Sean Davis – 1
Tyler Matakevich – 1
Javon Hargrave – 1
Joe Haden – 1
Mike Hilton – 1
Mike Mitchell – 1
Five missed tackles against the Vikings on Sunday is spectacular, considering how slippery rookie running back Dalvin Cook has been to start his NFL career, as well as the ability to make plays in the passing game for Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen.