One of the several reasons why the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is one of the most potent in the league is its speed. Like the old saying, speed kills, and you can either match it or you can’t.
According to Next Gen Stats, Martavis Bryant and Darrius Heyward-Bey cracked the NFL’s top-ten speeds of 2015. Bryant came in 4th place, once reaching a top speed of 22.3 miles per hour. Heyward-Bey is 9th at 22.01.
It’s no surprise to see either on the list. Bryant ran a 4.42 at the NFL Combine in 2014 while DHB turned in a 4.