As the No. 3 outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, second-year pro Nick Herbig often comes off the bench and gives the likes of T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith a much-needed breather throughout games, serving as a solid rotational defender for the Black and Gold.
On Sunday, though, his role changed due to the groin injury to Highsmith, which knocked him from the game. Herbig responded by playing 19 snaps for the Steelers defensively and making quite an impact.
Herbig had 3 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble, wrecking the game for the Steelers’ defense in the process.