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Mike Tomlin: Run Defense No Better ‘From A Gap-Control Standpoint’ Despite Limiting Explosion Plays

Don’t look now, because the Pittsburgh Steelers defense certainly isn’t as opposing running backs slip through the cracks of their defensive front. After allowing another team to total 200 or more net rushing yards yesterday versus the Tennessee Titans, this vaunted defense has now allowed as many teams to rush for 200 yards as they have held teams to under 100—three apiece.

The Titans, without Derrick Henry, mind you, stuck to their personality, and they churned out 42 rushing attempts during the game, putting up 201 yards, including a touchdown from quarterback Ryan Tannehill. They averaged 4.8 yards per carry.