Maybe defense wins championships. But in the increasingly volcanic world of NFL offenses, with the new rules that funnel the football into the end zone, it becomes harder for the immovable object to keep up with the unstoppable force.
Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Miami Dolphins matchup at Heinz Field was a fine, prime example. Pittsburgh’s pyrotechnic offense overwhelmed Miami’s defense en route to a 30-12 drubbing in the first round of the NFL playoffs.
And it turns out the Steelers’ big three — Big Ben, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell — prospered in the playoff heat, living up to the hype.