Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward added to his Canton-worthy resume on Sunday, with a one-man wrecking crew performance against the Patriots.
And the Steelers needed it. Their 21-14 win was aided by five New England turnovers, in a game during which the Steelers were outgained, 369 yards to 203.
Heyward personally kept the Patriots from scoring 14 points, with a tipped pass that became an interception in the end zone and a strip of running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who lost two fumbles on the day, near the goal line.
“We practice a lot on our turnover circuits, and punching the ball, being aware of different opportunities to create turnovers,” Heyward told PFT by phone after the game. “And we knew there were a lot of career fumbles on the other side. So, you know, knowing that and p