Special teams, despite how often they’re overlooked and minimized by new league rules, still starts every game. Every one begins with a kick and their importance shouldn’t be forgotten. If you did, your memory was quickly jogged Sunday afternoon. The Pittsburgh Steelers first points of the season came on Tyler Matakevich’s blocked kick, scooped by Anthony Chickillo in the end zone.
What happened and how did Matakevich bust through free for such a seemingly easy block? As usual, the answer lies within miscommunication.
It’s not often that someone flat out loses on a block and gives up a punt block.