Entering the Week Nine matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wanted all the smoke when it came to dealing with star receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Though he was making just his second NFL start, Porter wanted to shadow the future Hall of Famer, one with 884 receptions for 11,802 yards entering the matchup. He requested the assignment from the Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin.
To the Steelers’ credit, they gave him the opportunity. Porter delivered.
The Penn State product shut down Hopkins, allowing just one reception for 17 yards on five targets.