James Conner’s fumble in the fourth quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener against the Cleveland Browns was a crucial turning point in a game that neither side seemed willing to win—and which ultimately neither did.
The second-year back making his first career start had already rushed for over 100 yards by that point on his way to a nearly 200-yards-from-scrimmage day, but on this particular play, he was chased down from behind by Myles Garrett, who popped the ball loose. The Browns recovered, returning it to the one and scoring on the next play to make it 21-14.