After a month of slow-playing his role in dime packages only, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally relented and played rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. in a more expansive role. Starting late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, Porter played in all situations. Pittsburgh’s base 3-4, nickel, and dime.
It was a decision overdue and one that paid off. Porter picked off an end zone jump ball intended for veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr., a tide-turning play that gave Pittsburgh new life and a catalyst for them winning the game.
So Porter got the shot.