Steelers Week 3 MV-3's

What a win by Pittsburgh! In a game where the Steelers gained over 200 offensive yards in the second half, the Chargers had just -5 yards. The Steelers' offense looked progressive, and the defense was dominant in the 20-10 win! Steelers start 3-0 and a win in their home opener as the fans go home happy. But who made the win possible? Let's get to it!

Honorable Mentions:

Cameron Heyward - 4 tackles, 1 sack

Elandon Roberts - 4 tackles, 1 sack

T.J. Watt - 3 tackles, 1 sack

#3: Calvin Austin III  - 4 rec, 95 yards, 1 TD

Steeler fans have been waiting for a prominent WR2, and Pittsburgh may have just found their guy! A huge 55-yard touchdown clinched the game for Pittsburgh from Justin to Calvin. Austin has remained reliable, and with Roman Wilson returning soon, competition could heat up. But if Austin can keep up games like this, the WR2 position is as good as his.

#2: Justin Fields - 25/32, 245 passing yards, 2 total TDs, 6 rushing yards, 1 interception

This game is the best of the year thus far for Fields: a positive completion percentage, not too many mistakes, and two total touchdowns. Fields needed to get in his groove early on, but in the end, the former Buckeye was calm and confident under center and got a win for his new team and against the former Michigan coach, Jim Harbaugh. A win-win for Fields!

#1: Nick Herbig - 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble

His impact was quickly felt for a young guy coming in for an elite player in Alex Highsmith. Highsmith was injured mid-game with a groin issue, and Herbig made quick work of the Chargers' o-line. Herbig and others were a big reason why the Chargers were in the negatives for yards in the second half.

Next week, the Steelers travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts, who just got their first win against the Bears. The run game with Jonathan Taylor could prove to be the difference-maker. Can TJ Watt get one more sack to get his 100th career sack? Will the Browns ever fail to make me laugh with the loss against the Giants? Can Pittsburgh keep the momentum and start 4-0? Or is Indianapolis on the right track?

We'll see next week! 

Read last week's MV-3's here:

https://www.yinzercrazy.com/steelers-week-two-mv-3-s

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