Although they don’t all show up on the scoreboard, sometimes defenders make game-altering plays. That’s exactly what Payton Wilson did for the Pittsburgh Steelers towards the end of their Sunday win against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Steelers held a commanding lead late in the second half. Unfortunately, Minnesota slowly started to chip away at it late in the fourth quarter. In a race against time, they tried to score quickly and get the ball back with enough time to tie the game, or possibly take the lead. Jordan Addison broke free down the sideline and had one of the easiest chances to score that he’s seen in his entire career.