Turns out, the return of star outside linebacker T.J. Watt Sunday at Acrisure Stadium against the New Orleans Saints did wonders for some key players in the trenches on both sides of the football for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
With Watt back in the lineup drawing major attention from the Saints, third-year outside linebacker Alex Highsmith turned a star-level performance opposite him against the Saints, as did veteran defensive tackle and team captain Cameron Heyward in the 20-10 win over the Saints, which saw the Steelers’ defense pitch a shutout in the second half.
No joke, Alex Highsmith might have the best inside spin in football.