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

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

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) /

Joe Haden

Joe Haden has been great for the Steelers all season and has arguably been their most consistent cornerback. Tonight, he was nothing short of spectacular.

Haden led the team with 12 tackles (8 solo). He also had two passes defended and made one of the biggest plays of the game with a red zone interception of Tom Brady in the 4th quarter.

The Steelers have long needed a shut down corner, and Haden provided that tonight. He didn’t have one particular assignment in this game, but whoever he was on did not have much room to do anything. And for a defense that has struggled at forcing turnovers, he made a great play in a pivotal moment. That’s what great players do.

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