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Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 players who stood out in win over Patriots

By Chris Halicke

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 16: Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense reacts after an interception by Joe Haden #23 in the fourth quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 16: Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense reacts after an interception by Joe Haden #23 in the fourth quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 16: Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 16: Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered into Week 15 in desperate need of a win. They did just that Sunday night, defeating the Patriots in the biggest game of the season.

This was a must-win game for the Steelers if there ever was one. With the Ravens winning earlier in the day, the Steelers’ AFC North lead would only remain intact with a victory in Heinz Field over Tom Brady and the Patriots.

It’s still a little more than a week before Christmas, but Christmas may have come a little early in Pittsburgh this year. After all, it’s not every year the Steelers get a victory over New England.

This game had the start that we all kind of expected. The Steelers took the opening drive down the field for a touchdown, in the best executed drive of the game if you ask me. Then, Tom Brady took three plays to put New England in the end zone after a horrendous defensive break down sent Chris Hogan streaking down the field with no one within 20 yards of him.

From that point on, this turned into the game we did not expect, especially from the defensive side of the ball. The biggest moment corn the defense was at the end, with the Steelers protecting a seven-point lead. Brady led the Pats down the field and got into the red zone. After a costly holding penalty and a couple of nice defensive plays, it all came down to a 4th-and-15. Brady heaved one to the end zone, only to be broken up by Morgan Burnett in the area of Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski. If Heinz Field had a roof, well, it wouldn’t have one anymore.

Maybe this game can turn it around for the Steelers. After winning six straight, the Steelers lost three straight in very disappointing fashion. Now with this win under their belt, the Steelers continue toward the postseason. But first, let’s take a look at who really catapulted the Steelers to victory.

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