Sometimes all it takes is one play to turn the tide of a game. For the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, that play was Darnell Washington’s 20-yard stiff-arm and hurdle play. When a 6-7, 264-pound tight end best known for his blocking abilities goes airborne over a defender, how can it not provide some momentum for the unit?
Justin Fields was asked after Thursday’s practice if there was a moment in the game where they knew the offense was finally locking in.
“I think Darnell’s play kind of gave us some juice a little bit when he stiff-armed the guy and jumped over him,” Fields said in a video on the Steelers’ website.