Instant reaction to Steelers 23-18 win at Raiders

In what was a closer game than should have been, the Pittsburgh Steelers prevailed on Sunday night, winning 23 to 18.  Leaving the sin city 2-1, Pittsburgh took major strides tonight, and Kenny Pickett bounced back in a big way.  Here is my instant reaction to Pittsburgh's win on the road in Week 3:  Blink […]

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Sep 24, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In what was a closer game than should have been, the Pittsburgh Steelers prevailed on Sunday night, winning 23 to 18. 

Leaving the sin city 2-1, Pittsburgh took major strides tonight, and Kenny Pickett bounced back in a big way. 

Here is my instant reaction to Pittsburgh's win on the road in Week 3: 

Back-to-back weeks of Steelers 70-yard passing touchdowns, this time it was Calvin Austin III striking up the band and leaving veteran Pro Bowler Marcus Peters in the dust. 

Watt Did You Say?

The first of two sacks that Watt had in the first half the former defensive player of the year is continuing to rack up sacks and make life difficult ion this attempting to pass protect against him. That puts him at six in only three games.

The Levi We Need

Wallace's struggles over the first two weeks have been well documented, with many even calling for rookie Joey Porter Jr to come in and replace him. He will continue to hold off the thoroughbred with plays like these. 

Hello Holcomb!

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb brought the intensity tonight, making plays in the backfield, over the middle, and even on deep in-breaking routes like this one. He has been one of the Steelers' best additions of the offseason. 

Boz is Back

After missing a few games last year and struggling in the ones he did play in, kicker Chris Boswell has settled in nicely so far this season including tonight where he made this beauty of a 57-yarder. 

Jimmy G, Meet Pat Pete 

The first of hopefully many during his tenure in the black and gold, future Hall of Fame corner Patrick Peterson recorded his first interception as a Pittsburgh Steeler tonight, also taking the leading in interceptions among active players. 

The Kenny We Know

After two weeks that had many people questioning the future of the QB position in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett settled in tonight, throwing for a career-high in touchdowns and looking much sharper than his previous appearances.

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