One of the key plays in the Patriots’ 17-14 win over the Steelers on Sunday came from a special teams miscue.
Forced to punt during the third quarter while holding a 10-6 lead, New England took advantage of a fumble from Pittsburgh returner (and ex-Patriot) Gunner Olszewski. Undrafted rookie free agent Brenden Schooler pounced on the mistake, recovering the ball back for the Patriots.
Handed a golden opportunity, New England made the most of the chance, scoring three plays later to make it a 17-6 lead.
After the game, both teams offered some illuminating details about the play.