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Heyward Knows Poor Third Down Defense One Reason For Poor Performance

Cam Heyward is refreshing to listen to. Never one to mince words after the game, he’s as honest – sometimes brutally so – in his post-game interviews. And so you can imagine he was none too pleased after giving up 39 points and five passing touchdowns to Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks.

“I have a lot of confidence in this team and our defense but five TDs and 100 yards rushing is unacceptable on any amount,” he told reporters following the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-30 loss yesterday.

Specifically, he circled one key area the Steelers failed.