No one, and I mean no one, blocks punts like the Pittsburgh Steelers. With three last year, two in 2021, and one this year, this team keeps opposing special teams coordinators up late at night. There’s nothing more demoralizing than a blocked punt, and it provided a big boost in the Steelers’ 32-13 win Sunday over the Las Vegas Raiders. From the moment OLB Jeremiah Moon came free up the middle to reject P AJ Cole’s boot, the rout was on.
So how did it happen? How did Moon get so free? Let’s break it down.
First, let’s just admire the play.