In hindsight, maybe putting the heat on Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott would’ve gotten the Pittsburgh Steelers a win instead of a heartbreaking loss. But as has been the defense’s personality all season, the Steelers have attempted to win by rushing their front four instead of extra people. And so DC Teryl Austin opted against blitzing and stuck with that philosophy for the biggest play of the game, watching Prescott hit WR Jalen Tolbert for the score, lead, and win.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, Austin described his thought process.
“You always, you contemplate everything,” Austin said via the Trib’s Chris Adamski.