Pittsburgh Steelers: Five players who stood out against Cleveland

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stretches past Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns for a 12 yard touchdown during the third quarter in the game at Heinz Field on October 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 28: Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Damion Ratley #18 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter in the game at Heinz Field on October 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Joe Haden

Joe Haden continues to be the anchor of the Steelers secondary. He is truly what the Steelers have needed for so long on the defensive side of the ball.

His coverage on receivers is phenomenal. He rarely makes mistakes. He forces quarterbacks to make perfect throws in his direction, otherwise, Haden makes them pay for it. He recorded his first interception of the season in the second quarter where Baker Mayfield tried taking a shot down the field, but underthrew the ball just a little bit and Haden made a sensational play on it.

Haden nearly had a carbon copy interception late in the game when Cleveland was moving the ball in garbage time, but the receiver was able to break the play up.

Haden continues to be the Steelers’ shut down corner and setting as great example for the younger players. It’s impossible for his play to go unnoticed.

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