Stephon Tuitt recorded seven sacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first 10 games of the season, setting a career high. It also coincided with a dip in sack production for Cameron Heyward, who had just two over the first 10 weeks, after averaging nearly 10 sacks per season over the previous three years.
With Tuitt missing the game due to coronavirus protocols—it is presumed that he tested positive for Covid-19—it seems as though the production is drifting back in Heyward’s direction as his running mate isn’t on the field to absorb all of the pressure.
The ninth-year veteran recorded his third sack of the season by halftime, recording a takedown against Robert Griffin III just eight minutes into the game.