So far this season, special teams have been a big X factor for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the last there games alone, the Steelers have blocked three kicks, helping them go 2-1 in that span.
They’ve blocked two field goals and a punt and should have had a blocked extra point against the New York Jets. But a terrible call on what the league office later deemed a legal play was whistled for an infraction, leading to a 2-point conversion for the Jets.
That’s a rather remarkable run for the Steelers under special teams coordinator Danny Smith.