Better late than never.
That’s probably the type of message that new Pittsburgh Steelers’ cornerback Donte Jackson is telling himself after his late interception helped seal the season-opening win on the road over the Atlanta Falcons.
Earlier in the game, Jackson dropped an interception, helping the Falcons eventually go down and kick a game-opening field goal. After that, Jackson had a hands to the face penalty extend a drive in the second half, and gave up some key third-down receptions.
But in the end, Jackson made the last play against a familiar foe, recording his 4th-career interception against the Falcons in his 12th-career game against Atlanta, returning the pick 49 yards to help set up a Chris Boswell field goal to seal the win.