3 things the Pittsburgh Steelers can take away from Super Bowl LIII

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts with Maurkice Pouncey #53 after a 28 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts with Maurkice Pouncey #53 after a 28 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Sam Shields #37 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with Johnny Hekker #6 after scoring a first down on a fake punt against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Sam Shields #37 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with Johnny Hekker #6 after scoring a first down on a fake punt against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Taking risks work, if executed correctly

Mike Tomlin is known for taking some risks, but over the last few years, not many have worked. If Sean McVay taught the NFL anything over the last two years it’s that risks can make a team, if you’re confident enough to pull them off.

The swagger in LA is that they can pull off anything. A fourth down fake punt is nothing more than any other play. Why? Because they practice like it’s part of their game plan. Because it is.

It’s becoming more of a Madden type game every year. Having that atmosphere that you’ll do anything to gain the upper hand gives you an advantage. Plus, it adds confidence. And when the game is on the line, or you just want to put the momentum on your side, having that swagger is a major key.

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