For T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense, less was more Sunday afternoon. For a group underwhelming relative to talent, the team went back to basics. Stop the run, beat blocks, force turnovers. That stopped a red-hot Indianapolis Colts offense in its tracks, giving the ball away six times and held to 20 points in just their second loss of the season.
Speaking after the Steelers’ 27-20 win, Watt said a simpler strategy was key.
“Just pin our ears back. Simplifying the game plan,” Watt told CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn immediately after the game.