If Brandon Boykin learned anything about the first 13 weeks of this season, it’s to not take anything for granted.
Like his position as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ nickelback, which he spent a glorious Sunday night playing.
Glorious in that the Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts going away, 45-10.
And glorious in that Boykin played more snaps in the game than he had all season combined.
By far.
“Just being prepared is what allows something like this to happen,” said Boykin. “Just knowing you’re going to get an opportunity at some point, and when it comes you had better be prepared.