Since Joe Greene and the Steel Curtain formed in the early 70s, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been known for one thing. Their run defense. Stout in good years and bad, it’s a franchise that’s taken pride in stopping the run and making teams one-dimensional. Once with a long streak of not allowing running backs to rush for 100-yards, RB Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage to swing open the AFC North door for the final two games. Alex Highsmith was frustrated by it all and his usually even-keeled personality broke post-game.
“I think they were controlling the line of scrimmage,” Highsmith said via a Ravens-provided transcript.