The Pittsburgh Steelers were trailing by only two points with 1:25 to play in the fourth quarter when QB Kenny Pickett hit WR George Pickens for what proved to be the game-winning touchdown. The offense was facing a second and 9 from the Baltimore Ravens’ 41-yard line when the defense presented the look they had been licking their chops for all week: zero coverage.
It’s what head coach Mike Tomlin had prepared them for all week. Knowing the Ravens’ tendencies, the Steelers understood there would be a high probability the defense would throw that look in a critical moment, and the offense built the gameplan during the week to be prepared to capitalize when it showed up.