The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense didn’t have their best game against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. While they peppered quarterback Jeff Driskel with blitz after blitz, this approach often left their secondary on an island with their respective assignment.
Pittsburgh’s defensive philosophy has, and always will be, built around physicality. Being able to impose your will on the opposition. With this approach often comes hits which can be penalized in-game for infractions.
The Steelers had two such hits vs. the Broncos, and the National Football League has decided to dock some pay from the pair of defenders who were guilty.